Dining Associate/Server

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hours that work with school schedules

Free meals on shift

Scholarship opportunity

Diversity or inclusive culture

Quality of life – early evenings

Growth opportunities with expansion

PTO as per state law

Onsite medical centers

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Seabrook Village is seeking an entry-level dining team member. This part‑time role offers hours compatible with school, with every other Saturday and Sunday shifts and a starting pay of $16–$17 per hour.

No prior experience required; you will learn menu items, daily specials, and how to engage residents and guests to enhance their dining experience while maintaining accuracy in order taking and service.

Qualifications

• Be 16+ years old.
• No experience required.
• Good communication skills.
• Friendly and energetic attitude.
• Weekday and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in menu items, daily specials, and preparation methods.
• Engage residents and guests by sharing daily menu highlights and tailored recommendations.
• Record food and beverage orders with precision and accuracy.
• Deliver an exceptional dining experience consistently.

Skills

16+ years old

No experience

Good communication

Friendly attitude

Weekday/weekend availability

Job description

Location: Seabrook Village by Erickson Senior Living

Are you ready to launch your career? This entry‑level position offers valuable experience with flexible after‑school and weekend hours, and no late nights. It’s an excellent chance to develop your skills and set the stage for future success.

What we offer

• Hours that work with your school schedules!
• Free meals for dining students during their shift!
• Scholarship opportunity for those who qualify. Earn money towards college or trade school!
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's employees are out before 9pm
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• PTO in accordance with applicable state law
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age

Compensation: Commensurate with experience from $16-$17 per hour. Part‑time, includes every other Saturday and Sunday.

How you will make an impact

• Develop expertise in menu items, daily specials, and preparation methods to become a subject matter expert
• Enhance resident and guest engagement by sharing daily menu highlights and suggesting recommendations that are tailored to their preferences
• Record food and beverage orders with precision and accuracy
• Deliver an exceptional dining experience consistently

What you will need

• Be 16+ years old
• No experience required!
• Have good communication skills.
• Have a friendly and energetic attitude.
• Have weekday and weekend availability

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

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.