Server

Location: Avamere at Englewood Heights, 3710 Kern Road, Yakima, WA 98902

Status: Part-time, $17.00/hour

About the role

A Server in a memory care, assisted living and/or independent living facility is responsible for providing excellent dining service to residents, ensuring a positive and enjoyable meal experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record and deliver meal and beverage orders from residents.
• Promptly and courteously deliver food and beverages to residents, ensuring they are presented attractively.
• Provide attentive and friendly service, check on residents' needs during meals, and address any requests or concerns.
• Assist with setting up the dining room before meals, including table settings and condiments, and maintain cleanliness throughout the meal service.
• Clear tables after meals and reset them for the next service.
• Take and deliver room service orders to residents' apartments.
• Be familiar with the menu and able to answer residents' questions about the food and any special dietary needs.
• Interact with residents and their guests in a professional and courteous manner, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene procedures, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Collaborate with other wait staff and kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient meal service.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Perform other duties assigned appropriate to the position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety, typically acquired through on-the-job training.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene while working, including frequent hand washing and securing hair away from the face.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish effective relationships with department workers and other departments.
• Skill and ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
• Current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures, as well as related laws, regulations pertaining to hospital and nursing home operation.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductible (benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Discretionary employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Premium pay for holidays worked, conditions apply.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs, and work/life balance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.