Dining Server - Senior Living and Guest Experience

Independence Village Inc; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Village of Traverse City is seeking a Server to join our dining team. You will serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and help create a welcoming, resident-focused experience.

No previous restaurant experience required, but friendly service and teamwork are valued. The role involves standing, light lifting, and ensuring high sanitation standards in a community-focused senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be friendly, provide excellent customer service and consistently display an attitude fostering a teamwork environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals in a professional manner, demonstrating a genuine concern to please residents and guests.
• Follow safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Perform all side work and setup/breakdown duties as assigned.
• Ensure that residents and guests receive high quality food in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate professional behavior, and practice good personal hygiene.
• Wait on tables and assist other staff as needed.
• Tactfully and professionally, handle resident concerns and complaints.
• Follow all Dining Services Standards of service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Friendly attitude

Job description

Independence Village of Traverse City is seeking a Server to join our dining team. You will serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and help create a welcoming, resident-focused experience.

No previous restaurant experience required, but friendly service and teamwork are valued. The role involves standing, light lifting, and ensuring high sanitation standards in a community-focused senior living environment.