Dining Room Hostess Job

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.
Schedule: Holidays, Monday to Friday, Weekend availability
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: [email protected]. Use job reference number 64300.

Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply and would be welcome.