Dining Room Server (Part-Time)

Hirebridge; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

DailyPay: Work and get paid the same?

Tuition Assistance

Citizenship/DS Renewal support

ESL/GED tutoring

Staff emergency grants

Free meals, fitness center access

Job summary

Goodwin Living is hiring for a cafe/food service position in Northern Virginia. The role involves maintaining equipment, stocking beverages and foods, and delivering room service trays for dinner.

Hourly pay is $20.00, with shifts primarily 4pm–8pm and weekend/holiday availability. Candidates should have prior food service experience, strong English communication, and be a team player who values compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Excellent customer services skills required.
• Must be able to work 4-5 shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and writing.
• Must demonstrate compassion when interacting with others, including co-workers, customers and visitors.
• Must be able to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up food items on serving line prior to lunch and dinner in an attractive manner, ensuring equipment is functioning properly and food is at the correct temperature.
• Restock and monitor beverages, foods, supplies, dishes, silver for adequate availability; coordinate stocking needs with other department staff as needed throughout the meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in the department as per departmental sanitation guidelines - CLEAN AS YOU GO.
• Collect and prepare soiled dishes for cleaning through dish machine.
• Restock and monitor soda machine, milk box and coffee machines.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of serving areas and employee dining room in accordance with departmental sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

English communication

Team player

Shift flexibility

Job description

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity:Our strength is in our diverse team from over 70 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities:We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members:By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Job Summary:

Position is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and availability of equipment, supplies, and beverages and food items in the café and employee dining room. Position is also responsible for delivery of room service trays for dinner.

This position pays$20.00/hr

The candidate should be available4pm-8pmyou should haveWeekend and Holiday availability

Job Duties:

• Prepare and set up food items on serving line prior to lunch and dinner in an attractive manner, ensuring equipment is functioning properly and food is at the correct temperature.
• Restock and monitor beverages, foods, supplies, dishes, silver for adequate availability; coordinate stocking needs with other department staff as needed throughout the meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in the department as per departmental sanitation guidelines - "CLEAN AS YOU GO."
• Collect and prepare soiled dishes for cleaning through dish machine.
• Restock and monitor soda machine, milk box and coffee machines.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of serving areas and employee dining room in accordance with departmental sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Excellent customer services skills required.
• Must be able to work 4-5 shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and writing.
• Must demonstrate compassion when interacting with others, including co-workers, customers and visitors.
• Must be able to work as a team player.

A sampling of our many benefits:

At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to part-time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Northern Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #3 in 2025!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.