Wait staff (full-time)

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center
Rockford, IL
Description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to providing our residents and staff with the upmost dignity and respect. We have served the community for 55 years, and we pride ourselves on the care that we have provided.

We are seeking to fill a full-time Wait Staff position to assist with our meal services. The ideal candidate loves working with older people and works well independently and as a team player

Schedule And Pay Information

  • Position pay scale: $15.00 - 15.75 per hour
  • Hours: 6AM - 2PM
  • Status: Full time

Fairhaven Benefits (full Time)

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)*
  • Optional Voluntary life insurance*
  • Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance*
  • Company-paid Life insurance*
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Reduced priced employee lunches
  • Shift differentials and other incentives

Note : Full-time status is defined as 30+ hours per week.

Essential Functions

  • Understands the various therapeutic diets and applies this knowledge when serving.
  • Serves food to residents following their diets, food preferences and dislikes.
  • Sets up employee trays.
  • Sets up, delivers and picks up residents’ room trays.
  • Sets dining room tables for meals
  • Sweeps dining room floor after each meal.
  • Washes dishes and cleans equipment and areas after each use.
  • Clears tables, cleans tables, and chairs after each use.
  • Prepares and pours beverages.
  • Dishes up salads and desserts for all areas.
  • Checks off and initials cleaning checklist at end of shift
  • Participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident
  • Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations
  • Acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors
  • Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment
  • Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures
  • Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position
  • Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediately
  • Completes all in-service training requirements in a timely manner
  • Completes all duties and tasks as assigned

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

  • Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to; lifting (up to 30 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions
  • Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
  • Ability to show warmth, love and compassion and to make residents feel comfortable.
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.
  • Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents.

Experience & Education Or Skills Preferred

  • Previous experience not necessary

Working Conditions

  • Kitchen and dining areas
  • Exposed to steam, hot water, food and hot equipment
  • Individual duties within a team environment
  • Fairhaven approved uniform must be worn
  • Typical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly resident including potential injury or infection.

Please apply today!

General Notice: This description is a general overview and should not be construed as exhaustive. This posting does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to modification.

Requirements

Working Conditions:

  • Kitchen and dining areas
  • Exposed to steam, hot water, food and hot equipment
  • Individual duties within a team environment
  • Fairhaven approved uniform must be worn
  • Typical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly resident including potential injury or infection.
Posted 2025-09-16

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