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Hebrew SeniorLife

Nonprofit elder care provider and housing

Waitstaff 1

Dining, Bar & Counter ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCanton, MA, USA$16.16 - $24.99In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of serving and bussing functions.
  • Willingness to learn food serving.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, staff, and management.
  • Ability to handle a full section of tables according to service procedures.
  • Genuine interest in geriatric care and willingness to follow HSL Cultural Beliefs.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and days, including weekends and holidays.
  • At least six months of experience as bus staff at Orchard Cove or in an upscale hotel or restaurant.
  • Ability to pass a CORI background check and physical exam, including a tuberculosis test.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally or in writing.
  • Ability to stand for long periods, walk short distances, and frequently stoop, reach, and lift.
  • Ability to follow the uniform policy and maintain good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

  • Serve residents and their guests courteously and professionally in the dining room, for takeout, and through home delivery.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly dining room and work area.
  • Stay current on local and state codes concerning food preparation, sanitation, storage, and food allergens.
  • Inform culinary management of food needs and residents’ likes and dislikes; take ownership of resident satisfaction with service.
  • Set tables and follow serving and cleaning procedures in the Culinary Services manual.
  • Know and be able to discuss the daily food and dessert menus.
  • Remain professional and hospitable to residents.
  • Complete resident checks accurately and thoroughly.
  • Follow daily sanitation cleaning schedules.
  • Notice residents’ likes and dislikes when serving food and promptly inform the host or hostess of any problem.
  • Attend in-service training sessions with coworkers to stay current with knowledge in the field.
  • Coordinate work activities with coworkers to help the department run smoothly.
  • Perform assigned job-related duties or special projects as directed by the host or hostess or dining room supervisor.

About the Company

Hebrew SeniorLife

Nonprofit elder care provider and housing

Hebrew SeniorLife provides elder care and senior living options in the Boston area. It runs retirement communities that cover independent living, assisted living, and long-term care, supported by on-site health services and rehabilitation. In addition, the organization conducts gerontology and geriatrics research as an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, using findings to shape care practices across its campuses. Residents choose among living arrangements and receive tailored care plans, with on-site clinics, meals, and social activities managed by care teams. Hebrew SeniorLife stands out as a nonprofit, non-sectarian provider affiliated with Harvard Medical School, combining housing, medical care, and research under one umbrella rather than focusing on a single service. Its goal is to improve the lives of older adults by delivering high-quality care, advancing aging research, and offering communities that help seniors live healthy, independent lives.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$20M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1903

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