WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

$17 - $18/Yr

Compass Group USA - New Canaan, CT

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

New Canaan, CT

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions at Silver Hill Hospital located at 208 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840. The schedule includes both full time and part time options, with hours varying from Friday through Thursday. More details will be provided during the interview process. The position requires at least 1 year of previous food service experience, which is preferred. The pay range for this position is $17.50 to $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests from guests.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients; advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested.
• Accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences; demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
• Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibits exceptional communication skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others.
• Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collects tickets and follows proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 year of previous food service experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions
• Eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.