Part-Time Dining Server: Create Memorable Meals (Pay on Demand)

Resort Lifestyle Communities; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Seasonal perks

Job summary

Glen Meadows Retirement Community in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Part-Time Server to help create joyful dining experiences for residents. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver Casual and Fine Dining service, greet guests, take orders, and ensure a warm, welcoming dining environment.

The role supports residents with meals, room service, and table setup, while maintaining cleanliness and responding to feedback with a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age or older.
• No previous work experience is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English with residents, guests, and employees.
• Ability to secure required food handler permits as required by local ordinances within two (2) weeks of hire.
• State regulations may require certain applicants to obtain a work permit before beginning employment. If this applies to you based on your age and state of residence, the Community Manager at the location where you are applying will provide guidance on the necessary steps. Any required work permit must be submitted to the Community at the time of hire to ensure compliance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the dining experience by assisting residents in Casual Dining by carrying trays, offering beverages, and proactively meeting service needs.
• Create memorable moments in Fine Dining by greeting tables, guiding residents through menu selections, taking orders, and serving courses from beverages to desserts.
• Keep the dining room neat by clearing and resetting tables, handling dishes, refilling water carafes, and setting tables before meals.
• Help keep things clean and organized by vacuuming carpets, cleaning the salad bar, and completing other cleaning tasks as needed.
• Deliver room service meals and pick up trays with a friendly, positive attitude.
• Listen and respond kindly to resident comments or concerns and share feedback with a manager as needed.
• Jump in and help where needed by completing support work and other tasks assigned by supervisors or managers.

Job description

Glen Meadows Retirement Community in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Part-Time Server to help create joyful dining experiences for residents. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver Casual and Fine Dining service, greet guests, take orders, and ensure a warm, welcoming dining environment.

The role supports residents with meals, room service, and table setup, while maintaining cleanliness and responding to feedback with a positive attitude.