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About the role
Amavida is an award-winning, 32-acre, resort-style senior living community adjacent to the prestigious 279-acre regional Lakes Park in Fort Myers, Florida, offering our residents peace of mind, by design. Our residents choose from maintenance-free villas, apartments and suites. They indulge in exceptional amenities, including a variety of pools, restaurants, lounges, and outdoor dining areas; pickleball and tennis courts; art studio; library; theater; and more. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, as well as an on-site professionally staffed Wellness Center, our residents live with calm confidence, knowing that if healthcare needs change, support is right at home.
When you work at Amavida, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
Amavida is recruiting for a hospitality focused Food Runner to join our culinary team! This role is responsible for assisting in all areas of meal service and clean up. The food runner/server assistant will deliver food to the correct table and to the correct guest in a professional manner following established procedures. They must be knowledgeable in all menus and ingredients.
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Food Runner:
- Serve meals to residents promptly and in a friendly and courteous manner using proper serving etiquette.
- Deliver meals to residents’ rooms as needed.
- Clear tables and collect dishes and kitchen utensils during mealtime.
- Always exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
- Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
- Set tables and maintain workstations in proper order.
- Answer pertinent questions about menu items.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
- Minimum completion of sophomore year in high school required
- Experience in food service work preferred
- Experience in working with seniors preferred
Pay Rate: Starting at $16.00/hour
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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