Waitstaff

Job Description

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 9th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Job ID

2025-231167

JOB OVERVIEW

The Waitstaff is responsible for providing timely and professional meal service to residents and guests, bussing and resetting tables, general cleaning, and completing assigned side work while adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements and maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows :

• Cultivate a warm and hospitable environment by making personal connections with residents and guests and treating all with professionalism and respect.
• Take and deliver food orders in a timely manner.
• Bus and reset tables per company standards.
• Clean and maintain the dining room and bistro to the highest standards per company guidelines.
• Complete required side work as assigned.
• Attend pre-meal meeting to gain knowledge of the meal.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items and can provide general descriptions.
• Assist residents with menu selections and respond professionally to questions about menu items.
• Use Sunrise systems per guidelines for order taking and meal delivery to ensure accuracy.
• Practice safe food handling procedures at all times in accordance with all, federal, state / provincial, and local laws, regulations, and guidance and Sunrise policies and procedures.
• Comply with national / provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety and Risk Management programs and policies, adhere to safety rules and regulations, and practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Responsible for performing other Dining Services duties when assigned by community leadership in the following areas, but not limited to :
• Wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
• Sweep work areas, sanitize production areas, and empty trash.
• Prepare and serve light meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established standardized recipes and menus.
• Assist with food preparation and plating when necessary.
• Use Sunrise systems per guidelines for order taking and meal delivery to ensure accuracy.

Collaboration, Engagement, and Team Success

Core Competencies

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

o CPR and First Aid

o ServeSafe®

o Local Health Department Food Handler Card

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include :

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community / office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications / licenses (where applicable).