Lead Culinary Server

Job Description

Job Description

Buckner Retirement Services Community : Parkway Place

Location : Houston, TX - Onsite

Address : 1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77077

Job Schedule : Full Time

We are seeking a Lead Culinary Server to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a culinary server, you will be responsible for assisting dietary and kitchen staff with supporting functions such as setting tables, preparing trays, preparing serving lines, washing dished, cleaning, etc. Also, assists residents during meal times. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you'll do :

• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the proper dining room(s) set up while meeting, or exceeding Parkway Place and Buckner's hospitality and service standards.
• Responsible for the set-up, clearing, and re-sets during and after meal service.
• Stock all side stations and other designated areas with proper supplies and items prior to the star of each meal service.
• Responsible for taking meal orders and serving requested items according to established guidelines.
• Respond to the food and beverage needs of the residents and guest while maintaining Parkway Place and Buckner's hospitality and service standards.
• Provide service as required in accordance with hospitality and service standards.
• Assist in making salads and desserts for dining room service, as needed.
• Establish effective working relationships with all other employees and provide leadership and example to emulate.
• Provide leadership for food service staff members during the absence of the assigned food service supervisor.
• Ensure all special dietary needs are met as they pertain to resident needs and health care guidelines
• Assist dietician in establishing and revising dietary policies and procedures.
• Assist with dish washing and distribution of clean dishes, as needed.
• Responsible for completing all side duty tasks as assigned.
• Practice safe sanitary food handling and service.
• Assist in orientation and training of all Dietary employees in their specific duties in Parkway Place hospitality and service standards, and in understanding the community's resident population.
• Coach all dietary employees in the assigned areas to meet or exceed Parkway Place standards of appearance, monitor sanitation of department, hygiene and health standards of personnel.
• Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as required.
• Perform general office tasks as required.
• Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.

What you'll bring :

to move objects. Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and / or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services :

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.