Dining Room Hostess Full Time NEW

Origin at Spring Creek is seeking a Dining Room Hostess in Canmore, AB. We are looking for a friendly, compassionate, patient, and empathetic individual who genuinely enjoys working with seniors. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service.

We are seeking a reliable candidate who is interested in long-term, full-time, year-round employment.

Terms of Employment

Wage: $18.00/hour. Please note: This is a non-tipping position, as meals are served in a seniors’ care facility dining room. Gratuities are not part of the compensation for this role.

Position: Full-time all year around position.

Vacation: 2 weeks

Work Hours: 36-40 hours per week. Shift work, must be available Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays, mornings, and Evenings.

Location of Employment and Business Address: 808 Spring Creek Drive, Canmore, AB, T1W 0K3, Canada

Benefits:  Group benefit plan (Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Long-term disability, Life coverage) is available after 3 months of continuous full-time employment. Discounted or free food.

Accommodation: Staff accommodation available for this position

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

·       Warmly greet residents and guests upon arrival, creating a welcoming, friendly, and professional dining atmosphere.

·       Escort residents and guests to their assigned tables and assist with seating arrangements, considering individual needs, mobility limitations, and personal preferences.

·       Coordinate dining room seating arrangements to ensure an organized and comfortable dining experience for all residents.

·       Manage the flow of residents entering and leaving the dining room to prevent overcrowding and ensure efficient meal service.

·       Communicate with kitchen staff and care aides to coordinate dining schedules, seating arrangements, and residents’ special requirements.

·       Assist residents with reviewing menus and provide information about daily meal options, dietary accommodations, and special dining events.

·       Ensure dining tables are properly arranged and prepared with appropriate linens, dishes, cutlery, and glassware before meal service.

·       Coordinate dining room preparations for special events, celebrations, holiday meals, and recreational activities.

·       Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation of dining areas, entrances, and hostess stations.

·       Replenish dining room supplies, including menus, napkins, condiments, and other necessary items.

·       Occasionally assist with taking meal orders and communicating dietary requests to kitchen staff when regular serving staff are unavailable.

·       Provide temporary assistance with serving food and beverages during unexpected staffing shortages or periods of unusually high dining service demand.

·       Respond to residents’ requests for additional food, beverages, or dining assistance when providing serving support.

·       Assist with clearing tables, removing used dishes, and preparing tables for subsequent meal service when additional support is required.

·       Follow established food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.

·       Perform other related dining room duties as assigned, with primary responsibilities focused on hostess and guest reception services.

Experience & Qualifications:

–        Completed secondary school.

–        No previous experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.

–        Friendly, compassionate, patient, and empathetic personality with a genuine interest in working with seniors.

–        Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

–        Ability to provide courteous, respectful, and attentive service to senior residents.

–        Reliable, punctual, and responsible with a strong work ethic.

–        Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

–        Willingness to follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.

–        Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks associated with dining room service.

–        Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

To apply, please email your resume to: jmiles@originspringcreek.ca. Use job reference number 64300.

Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply and would be welcome.