Full-time Server - The Commons

White Logo Color Background; The Commons; On-site; EUR 24,611 - 31,642; Full time

Job summary

Hilltop Community Resources in Grand Junction, CO seeks a dining associate to provide residents with the best dining experience, take orders, serve meals and maintain The Commons dining rooms.

You will assist with dishwashing, support cleaning and sanitation, and help ensure compliance with health regulations. Join a mission-driven team committed to respectful service and a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dining or food service is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop's values and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, and staff.
• Accurately take food orders, communicate with kitchen, and serve meals when ready.
• Clear dishes from tables during and after meals.
• Set up service carts and ensure items are fresh and stocked.
• Fill table condiments, cream, and sugar containers.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum the dining area after meals.
• Stock and clean staff wait stations, Bistro, companion wing, and breakroom.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and safely storing dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Inspect and maintain proper chemicals for the dishwasher.
• Serve residents and guests’ meals in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning assignments.
• Ensure food storage, handling, and supplies meet Mesa County and Colorado Health Dept. regulations.
• Monitor par levels and restock products as needed.

Job description

The Commons
625 27 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506, USA

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are:

At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We’re a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture.

The Part You’ll Play:

Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception. An overview of this position entails…This position is responsible for providing residents at The Commons with the best dining experience possible including taking food orders, serving meals and maintaining The Commons dining rooms. Also responsible for assisting with dishwashing duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of Hilltop’s Assisted Living Communities (ALCs), including Service 1, how we treat each other, and Service 2, how we treat our residents. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• 2. Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, and staff.
• 3. Accurately take food orders, place orders in kitchen, and serve when order is ready.
• 4. Clear dishes from tables during and after each meal.
• 5. Setting up service carts and ensuring items are fresh and adequately supplied.
• 6. Filling table condiments, cream, and sugar containers.
• 7. Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming the dining area after each meal.
• 8. Cleaning and stocking the staff wait station and/or Bistro, companion wing, and breakroom.
• 9. Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and safely storing dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, bus tubs, etc. Deep clean, sweep, and mop as assigned.
• 10. Inspecting and maintaining proper chemicals for the dishwasher.
• 11. Serving residents and their guests’ meals in a timely and professional manner.
• 12. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning assignments.
• 13. Ensure food storage, food handling, and supplies meet all Mesa County and State of Colorado Health Department regulations.
• 14. Paying attention to the par levels of the food and restocking products