Server Specialist

Cherish at Central Park; Langford; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherish at Central Park in Langford, BC, is hiring a Server Specialist for a four‑month temporary contract. You will warmly welcome residents, take meal orders, serve food and beverages, and uphold a clean dining room.

This position focuses on hospitality for seniors, with teamwork and clear communication emphasized; shifts run 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., and the environment is non‑tip based within a retirement community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service or banquet dining is an asset.
• Passion for serving seniors and creating positive experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, dependable, and team‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification completed within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming residents with warmth, kindness, and professionalism.
• Taking meal orders accurately and serving food and beverages with care.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents through friendly conversation and attentive service.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting dining room.
• Clearing and resetting tables to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Assisting with special events, themed dinners, and celebrations.
• Communicating resident preferences and feedback to the culinary team.
• Working collaboratively with your teammates to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Hospitality

Education

Food Safe Level 1 Certification

Job description

Server Specialist (Temporary – 4 Month Contract)

Cherish at Central Park | Langford, BC

Are you someone who believes that great service is about making people feel welcome, valued, and cared for?

At Cherish at Central Park, our dining room is much more than a place to enjoy a meal—it's where friendships are built, stories are shared, and residents experience genuine hospitality every day. We're looking for Server Specialists to join our Hospitality Team on a 4-month temporary contract.

If you're looking for consistent full-time hours, or part time hours, enjoy working with seniors, and take pride in creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Typical Shift

11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

What You'll Do

• Welcoming residents with warmth, kindness, and professionalism.
• Taking meal orders accurately and serving food and beverages with care.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents through friendly conversation and attentive service.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting dining room.
• Clearing and resetting tables to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Assisting with special events, themed dinners, and celebrations.
• Communicating resident preferences and feedback to the culinary team.
• Working collaboratively with your teammates to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in food service preferably with Banquet dining, hospitality, or customer service is considered an asset.
• A genuine passion for serving seniors and making a positive difference in someone's day.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
• The ability to remain on your feet for extended periods and safely lift up to 40 lbs.
• Level 1 Food Safe Certification (completed within the past 12 months).

Why You'll Love Working At Cherish

At Cherish, we believe our team members deserve the same level of care and respect that we extend to our residents.

We Offer

• Consistent full-time hours or part-time!
• A supportive and welcoming team culture.
• Opportunities to build meaningful relationships while making a real difference every day.

Every meal is an opportunity to brighten someone's day—and you'll be part of creating those moments.

Please Note

This position is located within a seniors retirement community and is not a traditional restaurant environment. Our focus is on hospitality, relationships, and resident experience. As such, this is a non-tipped position.

If you're looking for a workplace where kindness matters, teamwork is valued, and your work has purpose, we'd love to hear from you.