Compassionate Dining Server — Create Welcoming Mealtimes

Viva Senior Living; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living’s Dining Services team is seeking a Dining Server to provide residents with a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable dining experience, building relationships and learning preferences.

You will contribute to creating a warm mealtime atmosphere, working with a supportive team, and gaining hospitality and senior-living experience that makes a real difference in residents’ daily lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous restaurant, hospitality, customer service, dining, healthcare, or senior living experience is a plus
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be comfortable working with older adults, including residents who may have physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges
• Must be dependable and able to work assigned shifts
• Must successfully complete required training and competency programs
• Must comply with applicable food safety, health, and workplace requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and beverages to residents in a safe and sanitary manner
• Help create a pleasant and welcoming dining experience for every resident
• Set tables and prepare the dining room for daily meal service
• Pour and serve beverages
• Clear tables and clean dining areas following meals
• Assist with maintaining an attractive, clean, and organized dining environment
• Be attentive to residents' individual needs and preferences
• Provide service with patience, kindness, and respect
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures
• Safely operate, clean, and sanitize dining and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleaning schedules and complete routine cleaning as assigned
• Receive and properly store food and dining supplies
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow proper procedures during power outages or other situations when normal equipment is unavailable
• Work collaboratively with the Dining Services Director and other members of the dining team
• Communicate resident needs or concerns to the appropriate team member
• Follow all company, community, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality
• Recognize and report concerns related to resident safety, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment
• Participate in required training, emergency drills, and safety activities
• Assist with emergency procedures and resident evacuation when necessary
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive ready to work at your scheduled time
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director

Skills

Friendly

Compassionate

Dependable

Team oriented

Attentive

Positive

Hospitality-minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Viva Senior Living’s Dining Services team is seeking a Dining Server to provide residents with a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable dining experience, building relationships and learning preferences.

You will contribute to creating a warm mealtime atmosphere, working with a supportive team, and gaining hospitality and senior-living experience that makes a real difference in residents’ daily lives.