Compassionate Dining Server – Full-Time

RiverMead Lifecare Community; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverMead Lifecare Community in Peterborough is seeking a Full-Time Server for our Culinary Services team. You will greet residents and guests, take orders, deliver meals, and support dietary needs with warmth and hospitality.

You will maintain dining room ambiance, ensure food temperatures and presentation meet standards, and collaborate across teams to provide a seamless dining experience for residents across apartments, villas, and the Health Center.

Qualifications

• At least two years of high school education completed.
• Comfortable following both verbal and written directions; legible handwriting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across a variety of people.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents and guests warmly across all dining venues, promptly serve water, and take drink and meal orders with care.
• Deliver meals with accuracy and polish, matching the appropriate service style and pacing for each setting.
• Uphold standards for food temperature, quality, and presentation — including required temperature checks and logs.
• Build strong working knowledge of menu offerings, ingredients, and allergen information so you can answer questions with confidence.
• Get to know residents' individual tastes and dietary needs, offering thoughtful menu recommendations along the way.
• Reset and clear tables promptly between courses, keeping place settings and flatware properly arranged.
• Keep dining rooms, service stations, and equipment clean, organized, and safe; help set up and break down for special events and private functions.
• Mentor and help train new members of the dining team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments, as needed, to deliver a seamless dining experience.
• Manage your time well to keep meal prep and delivery on schedule.
• Respond to any service or food-related concerns quickly, courteously, and in keeping with our hospitality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RiverMead Lifecare Community in Peterborough is seeking a Full-Time Server for our Culinary Services team. You will greet residents and guests, take orders, deliver meals, and support dietary needs with warmth and hospitality.

You will maintain dining room ambiance, ensure food temperatures and presentation meet standards, and collaborate across teams to provide a seamless dining experience for residents across apartments, villas, and the Health Center.