Dining Server - Weekends Only

The Dining Services Server provides prompt, courteous service to residents and guests in the dining room during meal times, performing serving, cleaning, hospitality, and waiting/bussing tables. The role also services the Dining Room, meetings, and special events requiring dining services, and may prepare salads and desserts as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables
• Serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals to residents, guests, and staff in the Dining Room or Bistro
• Bus and reset tables as needed
• Prepare salad bar items for lunch; fill salad bar with ice and set for service, including gathering plates and bowls for salad bar and soup kettles
• Prepare and stage desserts
• Perform light food prep for special events
• Assist in setting up meetings or other special events, including delivery of snacks, coffee, tea, etc.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal/state regulations, and Senior Living/Healthcare requirements
• Maintain cleanliness of prep items
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed
• “Open” and “Close” dining rooms as needed

Requirements

Education

• No degree required
• ServSafe training is beneficial

Experience

• One (1) year of food service experience preferred, including serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation protocols, and basic food/meal prep

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff
• Read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices
• Be cordial and congenial with residents
• Be dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow‑through
• Work within standard policies and procedures with limited direct supervision
• Handle a variety of tasks and functions
• React calmly in emergency situations
• Show patience and compassion to senior adults
• Be considerate of residents’ comfort, safety, security, and belongings
• Set and establish priorities; manage time efficiently
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner
• Maintain a well‑groomed appearance complying with organizational and State food code standards; adhere to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge of food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles
• Work well with all persons — employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, healthcare professionals, and the community

Physical Requirements

• Lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling/pushing, and long periods walking and/or standing
• May be required to stand, sit, twist, bend, squat, kneel, or crouch when performing job duties
• Possess adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of this position

Pay

Pay range: $14.00 – $18.34 per hour. The actual offered rate depends on job‑related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and internal/external equity considerations.

Benefits

For full‑time employees, a generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D, tuition assistance and scholarships, employee assistance program, legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, pet insurance