Dining Server

Metz Culinary Management / New Horizon Foods; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizon Foods/Consolidated Management is seeking a Dining Server to deliver warm, attentive dining experiences for residents at a senior living facility in Wisconsin. You’ll handle plating, serving, and maintaining a welcoming dining room, ensuring residents feel valued and cared for.

This hands-on, fast-paced role requires a passion for service, knowledge of safe food handling and dietary needs, and dependable teamwork to support the culinary and caregiving staff.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge and nutrition awareness.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Teamwork and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents and guests warmly.
• Take meal orders and serve promptly.
• Assist with menu selections and dietary needs.
• Maintain knowledge of menus and special diets.
• Ensure dining areas are clean and safe.
• Collaborate with culinary team and staff.
• Attend trainings and team meetings.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Written instructions

Attention to detail

Dependable

Pitch in attitude

Job description

Job Title: Dining Server - Senior Living Facility

Company Name:New Horizon Foods/Consolidated Management

Reports To: Director/Kitchen Manager

Join our team and make mealtimes meaningful!

At New Horizon Foods/Consolidated Management , we believe that sharing a meal is more than just nourishment—it’s a chance to create community, comfort, and joy. As a Dining Server, you’ll play an important role in delivering excellent dining experiences for our residents. From plating and serving meals with care, to keeping the dining room warm and welcoming, you’ll help ensure residents feel valued, respected, and well cared for.

Key Responsibilities

• Resident Dining Service
• Greet residents and guests warmly and provide attentive, respectful service.
• Take meal orders accurately and deliver food and beverages in a timely, professional manner as laid out in steps of service
• Assist residents with menu selections and accommodate dietary needs and preferences in collaboration with dietary staff.
• Maintain knowledge of daily menus, portion sizes, and special diets.
• Hospitality & Safety
• Promote a positive dining experience by engaging with residents in a courteous and compassionate way.
• Ensure dining areas are clean, sanitary, and set up properly before and after each meal service.
• Follow infection control, food safety, and sanitation guidelines as required by state, local, and facility regulations.
• Observe residents’ safety and promptly report concerns (e.g., mobility assistance, health changes) to appropriate staff.
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Work closely with the culinary team, caregivers, and other staff to provide coordinated, person centered service.
• Support fellow team members during busy meal periods and special events.
• Attend required trainings and team meetings to ensure compliance and service excellence.

What you Bring to the Table

• A passion for serving others
• Knowledge of safe food handling, dietary restrictions, and balanced nutrition
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality in presentation and environment
• Team-player mindset with strong communication skills
• Dependability—you show up on time and ready to work
• Willingness to jump in wherever needed

Important Details

• Uniform must always be clean and presentable.
• Work involves regular movement, repetitive tasks, and occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals, sharp objects, and bodily fluids.
• Follows all New Horizon Foods/Consolidated Management and client community policies and
• procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Remain on your feet for most of the shift
• Perform repetitive tasks (chopping, scooping, bending, etc.)
• Ability to read and write in English and follow verbal/written instructions

Other Things to Know:

• You may be exposed to sharp kitchen tools, cleaning chemicals, and bodily fluids (PPE and safety training provided).
• You’ll be expected to follow our company policies, dress code, and hygiene standards at all times.
• This is a hands-on, fast-paced role- perfect for someone who loves to serve and make an impact.

This is not a complete list of responsibilities and expectations. Other tasks may be required that are not listed within reasonable expectation of being a dining aide with New Horizon Foods/Consolidated Management.