Senior Living Dining Room Server

Merrill Gardens; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Free daily meal

Tuition reimbursement

Life & disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is seeking a Dining Room Server to support residents in our Springfield community. If you are compassionate and enjoy working with seniors, join a family‑led team dedicated to dignity and personalized care in a restaurant‑style dining setting.

We offer full‑time and part‑time roles with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and free daily meals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Food Handler’s Permit as required.
• Flexibility with schedule and availability to work early morning and evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Professionally serving meals in our restaurant‑style dining room.
• Providing a high level of customer service to residents and guests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Mission Ridge is currently accepting applications for Dining Room Server to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits for Part‑Time Employees

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Professionally serving meals in our restaurant‑style dining room.
• Providing a high level of customer service to residents and guests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Food Handler’s Permit as required.
• Flexibility with schedule and availability to work early morning and evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

This position involves regular standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Frequent bending, carrying, and reaching are part of the day‑to‑day activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer