Covells Server/Deli

Dow Rummel Village; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical Plans

HSA Contributions

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan with Match

Pet Insurance

Wellness Membership

Scholarship Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Good Grades Bonus

Job summary

Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a friendly Server to join our non‑profit senior life plan community dining team. You will greet guests, take orders, deliver meals, and support deli operations with a positive, professional attitude.

Responsibilities include coordinating with kitchen staff, maintaining menu knowledge, handling POS orders accurately, and ensuring a high‑quality dining experience across restaurant and catering service when needed.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Experience using a POS system preferred.
• Available to work weekends, evenings and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they sit or enter the deli, take drink and food orders, and deliver with care.
• Perform opening/closing duties and assist with deli/restaurant tasks as scheduled.
• Remain knowledgeable of menu and specials to explain them effectively.
• Communicate with kitchen staff to ensure timely orders.
• Input and close out orders in the POS system accurately.
• Maintain safe food handling practices and support cooks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Tools

POS system

Job description

Covell’s Server

Full Time | 5:30 a – 2 p and/or 11 a to 7:30 p | Every other weekend rotation

Pay Range: $16.14 – $21.22/hour (based on experience)

Dow Rummel Village is a non‑profit Senior Life Plan Community in Sioux Falls, SD, enriching lives for over 60 years. Our mission is simple and powerful: “Guided by spiritual values, we enrich lives by providing extraordinary senior care.” We live our core values—Dignity, Excellence, Teamwork, Belonging, and Growth—every day, in everything we do. Our community spans all levels of care, from Independent Living to Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing.

As one of our servers, you will be responsible for ensuring all customers are greeted when arriving at the restaurant or deli and have an excellent culinary experience with us. This position will require providing exceptional customer service along with an upbeat, professional attitude. You will need to work with the cooks to ensure production and presentation is of the highest quality, meeting company standards. This position will also support our catering service as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they sit down or enter the deli, take their drink and food orders, and deliver those orders in a manner requested by the customer.
• Assist general restaurant and deli staff by performing opening and closing duties as dictated by the timing of your shift and checklists.
• Remain knowledgeable of the deli and restaurant’s menu and specials to explain them effectively to customers.
• Communicate with kitchen staff to ensure orders are being sent out as requested.
• Ensure all orders are input into the POS system accurately and closed out accurately.
• Manage multiple tables at once during busier hours of operation.
• Maintain safe food handling practices while preparing and serving food.
• Assist cooks as needed.
• Prepare salads, desserts, sandwich items as needed to help the restaurant back‑of‑house teams and ensure appropriate availability of items in the deli.
• Store, date, and label usable food items for future use.
• Ensure deli and other areas of campus per work checklists and assignments are maintained and stocked appropriately.
• Deliver food orders as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience, preferred.
• Experience using a point of sale (POS) system, preferred.
• Upbeat attitude and ability to make guests feel welcome in our restaurant and deli.
• Available to work weekends, evenings, some holidays and other busy hours.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks, functions and react calmly in emergent situations.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical Plans – Choose from multiple options, including a high‑deductible health plan with full preventive coverage and low premiums.
• Generous HSA Contributions – Receive $100/month from Dow Rummel (that’s $1,200/year!) to use for medical expenses now or later.
• Dental & Vision Insurance – Low‑cost coverage options through Delta Dental and VSP with free preventive services.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax‑free options to cover health and dependent care expenses.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match – Dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 4%, with immediate eligibility and long‑term vesting.
• Pet Insurance – Nationwide coverage available for your furry family members.
• BetterHelp Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counseling and support for you and your family.
• Scholarship Opportunities – Apply for financial support toward certifications and degree programs that support your career development.
• Several opportunities to get involved in committees.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Good Grades Bonus – Extra dollars for good grades for those who are in high school and/or secondary school.
• Free wellness membership (in‑house pool and facility).

Dow Rummel Village is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Dow Rummel Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.