Part-time Dining Server

As a Part-time Dining Server at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, your main responsibilities will include setting up dining areas, maintaining cleanliness, taking customer orders, and effectively communicating with the kitchen staff to ensure a pleasant dining experience. You'll also be handling the billing accurately through our POS computerized system.

To qualify for the Part-time Dining Server role at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, candidates must be at least 16 years old and available to work evenings and weekends. While prior food service experience is preferred, the company values a positive attitude and a passion for service above all.

Part-time Dining Servers at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge enjoy flexible scheduling options. You can choose from shifts like 11:00 am to 8:30 pm, 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm, or 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, allowing you to balance work with your personal life.

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge provides a range of attractive benefits for Part-time Dining Servers, including tuition assistance up to $3,000 per year, paid training, free uniforms, free meals, complimentary access to an on-site gym and indoor pool, as well as a retirement savings plan with company matching.

Absolutely! Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge believes in nurturing talent and offers career advancement opportunities for dedicated Part-time Dining Servers who wish to grow within the organization, making it an excellent place to develop your career in food service.

When answering this question, consider sharing your passion for serving others and creating memorable dining experiences. Highlight any personal connections you have to senior care or hospitality, reflecting how these motivated you to apply.

Your response should focus on your communication skills, attentiveness to customer's needs, and ability to resolve issues on the spot. Provide specific examples of how you’ve gone above and beyond for customers in past roles.

Talk about the importance of teamwork in the dining service industry. Share examples of successful collaboration with your team, including how you handled high-pressure situations and maintained strong relationships with coworkers.

It's crucial to convey empathy and patience in your answer. Discuss a specific situation where you successfully addressed a challenging customer's complaint, focusing on your communication skills and resolution strategies.

Detail your practices for keeping dining areas clean and organized. You might mention following specific health and safety regulations, adhering to a cleaning schedule, and the importance of maintaining a pleasant atmosphere for residents.

Being knowledgeable about how to use a POS system is key. Describe your previous experiences with technology in dining services and how accurately processing orders and payments can help streamline operations.

Discuss your personal strategies for organization in a fast-paced environment, such as prioritizing tasks, keeping track of orders, and maintaining communication with kitchen staff, showcasing your ability to remain calm under pressure.

Research the organization’s mission and values, and let your answer reflect genuine interest. Mention your admiration for the community focus and the quality of services offered to residents and that you’d love to be part of that positive environment.

Your answer should illustrate the significance of customer satisfaction and the impact it has on residents’ overall experience. Emphasize that a positive dining experience can uplift their day, and you are committed to providing that.

Share your versatility and willingness to cater to various dining atmospheres. Explain how you adjust your service style according to the setting and clientele while maintaining a consistent level of excellence.