Wait Staff

The Berkeley is a family-owned retirement living business with roots in this community as far back as five generations. We believe in supporting local businesses and charities, forming partnerships within, and giving back to our community while also ensuring that our residents enjoy their lifestyle and love their stage of life!

Benefits of working for The Berkeley:

• Approximate starting hourly wage - $16.20
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program and Travel Insurance.
• RRSP program (5% employer matching).
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately).
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program.
• A fun and caring environment that fosters mutual respect.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures food is served to the residents in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Follows specific routines for set-up of Dining Room for each meal.
• Knows correct serving techniques for all types of food and beverage on the menu.
• Acts as a team member and works cooperatively/supportively with other departments.
• Listens to and solicits residents’ feedback regarding their dining experience.
• Maintains the Dining Room as a safe and sanitary environment.
• Ensures serving areas, dining room, kitchen refrigerators, etc. are cleaned to the specific standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a retirement residence or hotel setting an asset.
• Serving experience an asset.
• Ability to relate to elderly persons showing courtesy and understanding.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts (including split shifts), as required.
• Must be available days, evenings (4:30-7:30pm), weekends, holidays.
• A passion for providing customer satisfaction and quality service.

** Applicants who do not complete the questionnaire may not be considered. **

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $16.20 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application question(s):

• Why are you currently looking for a new position?
• Are you looking for a Full Time, Part Time or Casual position?
• Do you have a location preference? Dartmouth, Halifax or Bedford.
• When are you available to start?
• What is your hourly wage expectations?
• Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense for which you have not

received a pardon?

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working with Elderly Adults?
• What is your Availability? (ie: Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends, Nights, Holidays, ALL)

Work Location: In person