Memory Care Lead Server

Carlton Senior Living; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anniversary Bonus

Immediate Pay

Fitness/Education Reimbursement

Complimentary employee meals

Holiday pay

Sick/Vacation Time

Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

Job summary

A senior living community in Sacramento is seeking a Memory Care Lead Server to manage dining service operations. Responsibilities include plating meals, ensuring food safety compliance, and coordinating resident refreshments. Ideal candidates will have experience in dining service or hospitality and knowledge of food safety standards. Join our team to enrich the lives of older adults and enjoy attractive benefits like anniversary bonuses, immediate pay, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in dining service, food handling or hospitality required.
• Experience in senior living and/or memory care preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between memory care and main kitchen.
• Plate and serve meals to residents according to dietary guidelines.
• Coordinate and facilitate daily refreshments for residents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist with inventory control and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Dining service experience

Food safety knowledge

Mathematical skills

Technical skills

Education

High school education or GED

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At Carlton, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment. We know it takes a special group of individuals to help our residents live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by love, kindness, and care. We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands‑on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique “culture of caring.”

Join our exceptional team at Carlton Senior Living as our Memory Care Lead Server!

Why work with us:

• Anniversary Bonus
• Immediate Pay
• Fitness/Education Reimbursement
• Complimentary employee meals
• Holiday pay
• Sick/Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

What we are hiring for:

Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday

Starting Salary Range: $17.50 - $18.50

What You’ll Do:

• Act as the primary point of contact between memory care and main kitchen.
• Assist with the flow of food and meals from the main kitchen to memory care dining areas.
• Plate and serve meals to residents in accordance with dietary guidelines, care plans, and special diet requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate daily refreshments for residents,
• Independently manage all dining service operations during meal periods, ensuring efficiency and resident‑centered hospitality.
• Record food temperature and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and maintain stock levels accordingly.
• Assist with inventory control and communicate supply needs to the Dining Room Manager.
• Ensure all food items are properly labeled, stored, and handled in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Report meal counts, dietary changes, preferences, and special diet needs to the Dining Manager and culinary team.
• Attend Positive Approach to Care (PAC) and GEM States training to develop skills that support residents living with dementia and apply these approaches during meal service.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures to protect residents, staff, and self.
• Act as a resource and problem solver for current residents, guests, family, and staff.
• Observe Residents’ Rights, as posted within the facility, to include any updates thereto.
• Mandated reporting – if you suspect any verbal, physical, emotional, financial, or neglectful treatment toward a resident or staff member, report it to your supervisor immediately.
• In Emergencies, assist residents according to the Emergency Plan of the facility.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of some high school education or GED preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in dining service, food handling or hospitality required.
• Experience in senior living and/or memory care preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations preferred.
• Reasonable expectations of mathematical, technical, and reasoning skills to perform essential job responsibilities.