Server

At Heartwood, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. We believe that the care we provide to our residents should be as superior as the care we would expect for our own loved ones. If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference in someone's life, join the Heartwood team.

Schedule: Part time, union position. 36 hours every two weeks including every other weekend.

Pay: $17.43 - $19.99 depending on experience. Dental, vision and life insurance. 401K retirement plan with company contribution and employee assistance program. Paid time off.

The Server is responsible for creating high quality meals and dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices

Essential Duties:

1. Assist in preparing, storing, recording and serving meals, beverages and snacks for residents/customers based upon resident requests, regulations, established polices procedures and best practices. Clean dishes, equipment and work area according to established procedures and schedules.
2. Follow established policies, procedures and practices. Complete job responsibilities as assigned and in a reasonable amount of time.  Maintain a sanitary and safe work environment. Use and support the quality process to meet customer needs.  Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively use all needed equipment.  Apply the knowledge and skills needed for the position, including technical competence in the nutrition and culinary services field; maintain knowledge of organization and industry policies and practices.
3. Create a positive dining experience for customers that promotes their independence, choice and overall well-being.  Encourage resident participation in the dining program, and meal activities. Set and clear dining tables, assist residents with menu selection, meal and beverage service, and clean the dining room according to established procedures and schedules.
4. Assist with receiving, stocking, maintaining and tracking food and supplies. Demonstrate good stewardship of available resources (supplies, utilities, time).
5. Take initiative; use imagination and creativity in problem solving; broaden perspective beyond your own environment; recommend solutions; handle challenges, changes and job pressures competently and positively; demonstrate patience, flexibility and adaptability.
6. Organize and execute responsibilities using established priorities; manage time appropriately - work efficiently; demonstrate self-improvement and desire to learn and grow.

Position Qualifications:

1. Previous experience in food service, commercial housekeeping, or janitorial field preferred.
2. Effective interpersonal relationship skills including good listening and communication skills.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and with a variety of people at different organizational levels.
4. Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
5. Ability to adapt resources to meet the needs of the situation.
6. Exercises good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and insight to problem solving.
7. Demonstrated compatibility with Heartwood's mission and operating philosophies.
8. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Located in Crosby, MN, Heartwood offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a skilled nursing facility. Our 30-acre campus is located close to the Brainerd and Cuyuna Lakes recreation areas and is surrounded by woods and wildlife providing a serene environment for residents and staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity