Dining Room Server

All American Assisted Living; Wayside (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work serving older adults

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Indoor, climate-controlled setting

Job summary

All American Assisted Living in Wayside, NJ is hiring friendly Dining Room Servers to join our team. You will take meal orders, serve meals and beverages, clear and reset tables, and assist with basic dining room duties to create a welcoming environment for residents.

This role offers a compensation of $17/hr, with shift coverage including every other weekend, and a supportive, indoor, climate-controlled setting that values compassionate service to older adults.

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient and dependable personality.
• Genuine interest in working with older adults.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents warmly and provide friendly, attentive service.
• Set and prepare dining room tables before meals.
• Help residents find comfortable seating.
• Take meal and beverage orders.
• Explain available menu options when needed.
• Serve meals, beverages, desserts, coffee and tea.
• Refill water and offer additional servings.
• Clear and reset tables between meals. Keep the dining area clean and welcoming.
• Assist in the dish room, including operating the dishwasher and putting away clean dishes.
• Safely store and return walkers and other mobility devices.
• Attend required meetings and in-service training.
• Work cooperatively with residents, families, visitors and coworkers.
• Complete other dining service duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Customer focus

Teamwork

Reliability

Mobility stamina

Job description

Compensation $17/hr

Shift - every other weekend

About the Community

We are hiring friendly and dependable Dining Room Servers to join our team.

In this role, you will help create a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents. You will take meal orders, serve food and beverages, clear and reset tables, and assist with basic dining room and dish room responsibilities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with older adults and wants a position where their work makes a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits

• Meaningful work serving older adults
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Consistent work in an indoor, climate-controlled setting

What You'll Do

• Greet residents warmly and provide friendly, attentive service
• Set and prepare dining room tables before meals
• Help residents find comfortable seating
• Take meal and beverage orders
• Explain available menu options when needed
• Serve meals, beverages, desserts, coffee and tea
• Refill water and offer additional servings
• Clear and reset tables between mealsHelp keep the dining room clean, organized and welcoming
• Assist in the dish room, including operating the dishwasher and putting away clean dishes
• Safely store and return walkers and other mobility devices
• Attend required meetings and in-service training
• Work cooperatively with residents, families, visitors and coworkers
• Complete other dining service duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, patient and dependable personality
• Genuine interest in working with older adults
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to stay organized in a busy dining environment
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Previous restaurant, food service or wait staff experience is preferred, but not required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Reliable and punctual attendance

At our communities, residents come first. We are looking for team members who take pride in providing respectful, dependable and personalized service.

We are an equal opportunity employer.