WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

TouchPoint Support Services is a dedicated hospitality organization operating under the broader Compass Healthcare umbrella, committed to creating memorable and meaningful experiences for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the United States. Based at Ascension Via Christi Village in Wichita, Kansas, TouchPoint plays a significant role in the healthcare environment, focusing on delivering exceptional service in food and beverage to support patient care and wellness. With a commitment to kindness, attention to detail, and quality, TouchPoint fosters a workplace culture that values compassion, inclusion, and the collective effort of its associates to promote healing and well-being for the most vulnerable populations. The company is known for its welcoming environment, support for career growth, and having fun while pursuing its vital mission. This part-time Waiter/Waitress role is situated at the Ascension Via Christi Village location at 777 North McLean Boulevard, Wichita, KS. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour, illustrating the company’s commitment to offering competitive wages. The schedule requires flexibility with varying daytime shifts between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm, including weekends and holidays, providing an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking part-time work without late-night hours. The company offers training for those new to the role, emphasizing a supportive and learning-oriented work environment. As a Waiter/Waitress, your primary responsibility is to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of dining room guests by taking food and beverage orders promptly and delivering them efficiently. The role requires a keen understanding of menu items and ingredients with an ability to suggest meal and drink combinations and accommodate dietary restrictions, including allergies and specialized diets. Maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards is paramount, reflecting the company’s commitment to health and safety. The position also demands excellent communication skills, both in dealing with guests to address needs and complaints courteously and collaborating effectively with kitchen and service staff to ensure seamless service delivery. The Waiter/Waitress helps sustain a clean, safe, and organized dining environment, preparing the dining room before service, maintaining cleanliness during service, and resetting afterward. The role includes cash handling responsibilities, operating various kitchen and dining equipment such as soda machines and coffee makers, and assisting with special events alongside other departments. Confidentiality regarding any medical or personal information encountered during service is essential. TouchPoint Support Services values its associates by providing comprehensive benefits even for part-time employees, which include retirement plans, associate shopping programs, health and wellness initiatives, discount marketplaces, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and various voluntary insurance coverages. For full-time associates, additional benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts are available. Employees may also qualify for paid and unpaid time off benefits as per applicable laws. Compass Group, the parent company of TouchPoint, is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusion, ensuring all applicants and employees are treated equitably regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected classification. The company maintains a drug-free workplace and may require background screenings in certain states. The job post encourages qualified candidates who are passionate about serving others to apply and grow within TouchPoint’s caring and dynamic environment.

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