Catering Server

erickson; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Onsite medical centers

30% dining discount

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living is hiring a Catering Server at Ashby Ponds. You will serve residents and guests, multi-task with urgency, and fulfill roles including serving, bussing, runner, and catering support to ensure a high-quality dining experience.

Ideal candidates have service or kitchen experience, strong communication, and endurance for long shifts, with weekend and holiday availability. The role offers benefits, on-site medical, and a 401(k) match, all within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Prior service and/or kitchen experience is preferred, but we will train.
• Friendly and energetic communication skills required.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand, carry trays, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• A solid work ethic and a positive, team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert on menu items, daily specials, and preparation methods.
• Engage with residents and guests by sharing daily menu highlights and recommendations.
• Accurately record food and beverage orders and deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Coordinate food orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery to each table.
• Delivers food from kitchen to correct tables and seats.
• Communicate any guest needs or special requests to the server.
• Assist other servers in clearing soiled dishes.

Skills

Service/kitchen experience

Communication skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Physical stamina

Team attitude

Job description

Location:

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is hiring a Catering Server.

As a Server, you are responsible for serving residents and guests meals in a friendly, service-oriented manner. This position requires the ability to multi-task with a sense of urgency. Assignments include Serving, Busser, Runner, Meal Plater, Catering and Utility.

What we offer

• Compensation: $15.00 to $18.00 an hour, commensurate with experience
• Flexible with schedule, available to work weekends and holidays
• PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

How you will make an impact

• Become a subject matter expert on menu items, daily specials, and preparation methods
• Engage with our residents and their guests by sharing daily menu highlights and offering recommendations based on knowing their preferences
• Accurately record food and beverage orders and consistently deliver an exceptional dining experience
• Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to each table
• Delivers food from the kitchen to the correct tables and seat positions
• Communicates any additional information from the guest to the server
• Assists servers in clearing soiled dishes

What you will need

• Prior service and/or kitchen experience is preferred, but we will train
• Friendly and energetic communication skills
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods, carry trays, and lift up to 25 pounds
• A solid work ethic and a positive, team attitude

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Ashby Ponds is a beautiful 132-acre continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Ashby Ponds helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.