Full-time Server - The Commons

Hilltop Community Resources; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time schedule

Development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Hilltop Community Resources in Western Colorado is seeking a dining services team member to provide residents at The Commons with the best dining experience by taking orders, serving meals, and maintaining dining rooms.

This full-time role requires at least six months of related experience, customer service is preferred, and you must be 18 or older. The starting wage ranges from 17.35 to 18.22 USD per hour, with Sunday–Thursday 10:30a–7p shifts and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of related experience required.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Minimum 18 years of age required.

Responsibilities

• Take food orders, place orders in kitchen, and serve when order is ready.
• Assist with dishwashing duties and maintain dining rooms.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, and staff.
• Balance cash drawer at end of shift and record transactions.
• Restock and clean dining area, carts, and staff stations.
• Ensure health regulations are followed and food storage is compliant.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Description

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are:

At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We’re a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture.

The Part You’ll Play:

Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception. An overview of this position entails…This position is responsible for providing residents at The Commons with the best dining experience possible including taking food orders, serving meals and maintaining The Commons dining rooms. Also responsible for assisting with dishwashing duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of Hilltop’s Assisted Living Communities (ALCs), including Service 1, how we treat each other, and Service 2, how we treat our residents. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, and staff.
• Accurately take food orders, place orders in kitchen, and serve when order is ready.
• Clear dishes from tables during and after each meal.
• Setting up service carts and ensuring items are fresh and adequately supplied.
• Filling table condiments, cream, and sugar containers.
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming the dining area after each meal.
• Cleaning and stocking the staff wait station and/or Bistro, companion wing, and breakroom.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and safely storing dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, bus tubs, etc. Deep clean, sweep, and mop as assigned.
• Inspecting and maintaining proper chemicals for the dishwasher.
• Serving residents and their guests’ meals in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning assignments.
• Ensure food storage, food handling, and supplies meet all Mesa County and State of Colorado Health Department regulations.
• Paying attention to the par levels of the food and restocking products as necessary.
• Accurately balancing the cash drawer at the end of the shift.
• Assigning side work to the other dietary specialists and verifying its completeness.

More Specifically, In This Role We Request:

This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring.

Education & Experience

A minimum of six months of related experience required. Customer Service experience preferred. Minimum 18 years of age required.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• Colorado Identification Card
• Food Handler’s Card
• De-Escalation Training (preferred)

Before you join the Hilltopper Community:

Connections come with care! Before you join our team, you will be required to go through some background checks and health clearances to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Clearances & Health Requirements

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• CBI Record Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS)
• Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) Check
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Tuberculosis (Tb) Skin Test
• N95 Mask Fit Test
• Influenza Vaccination
• Any other required vaccination

Perks And Benefits To Sweeten The Pot

Competitive Pay and Benefits

• The starting wage range for this role is $17.35 to $18.22 per hour.
• Check out our full benefits package here: https://hilltoppers.htop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/107/2025/07/Copy-of-Benefit-Guide-FINAL-DRAFT-Updated_7.8.25-Compressed.pdf
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
  • The schedule for this specific position is full-time Sunday-Thursday from 10:30a-7p.
  • Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others