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Lead Server | Location: 855 Mountain Meadows Drive Ashland, OR Hourly Pay: $19 | Full-Time, Wednesday-Saturday| Must have availability from 9:30am-1:30pm & 3:30pm-7:00pm

Your role and impact

As a Lead Server , you play a vital role in creating a warm and welcoming dining experience for residents. Your attentiveness and friendly service ensure that every meal is enjoyable, fostering a sense of comfort and community. By delivering excellent hospitality and ensuring smooth meal service, you contribute to our mission of providing REAL food and genuine service.

What you will do Greet residents with a friendly attitude and provide attentive service. Serve meals or drinks efficiently and accurately while ensuring dietary needs are met. Maintain cleanliness in the dining area, including setting and clearing tables. Engage with residents to create a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience. Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations. Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service. Assist with special events, themed meals, and community dining activities. Perform other duties as assigned to support the dining team. What you will need ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card Successful candidates must meet eligibility criteria, including the ability to undergo and successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations. High School Diploma/GED A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to quality and excellence. Previous server or culinary experience Flexibility to work weekends, holidays during the evening. Physical and Sensory Requirements Must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours). Requires frequent use of hands for tasks like cooking, preparing food, patient care, writing, and computer entry. Must lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally push carts (30 lbs.) or wheelchairs (up to 325 lbs.). Regularly bends, stoops, and reaches above shoulder level. Requires normal hearing and good overall vision.

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing".

Benefits:

Full-time roles include: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from, provided by Blue Cross. HSA and FSA plan available. Generous Accrued Paid Time Off and Leave programs. 401K Retirement Plan-with company match Voluntary Short-Term Disability Holiday Pay on worked Holidays Life Insurance Employee Referral Bonus Access to wellness initiatives, financial planning, behavioral health assistance, and more

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately-held contract food service company operating in 18 states and growing. We advocate the healing power of whole foods. We believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our clients include hospitals, upscale senior living communities, and corporate dining facilities. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing". We seek to make a valuable difference to those we serve- one nutritious meal at a time.

Ready to make a difference and be part of something big? Apply now!

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships

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