Server

Essex Meadows; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

EV Charging

Scholarships

Employee Assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

Essex Meadows is seeking a Server for part-time and full-time opportunities in our upscale dining environment. Join our culinary team to deliver hospitality-focused service to residents and guests, with training provided whether you’re experienced or eager to learn.

Schedule ranges from 20 to 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, a 401(k) with match, generous PTO and holidays, and daily pay

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and explain menu, coordinate meal service process and understand requests.
• Ability to work with residents, guests, visitors, families, management and peers.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a high level of customer service for residents and guests.
• Know current offerings and specials.
• Carry and handle service trays safely and professionally.
• Learn service steps and suggest food and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness of side stations and equipment; report issues.
• Keep service items restocked throughout the shift.
• Fulfill assigned side work before end of shift.
• Assist with dish washing and distribution of clean dishes.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions.
• Perform duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork

Education

No formal education

Job description

Position:Server - Part-time and full-time opportunities

Schedule: 20 to 40 hours a week. Weekends, holidays, and events as needed

Who We Are:

Join the team at Essex Meadows, where hospitality meets heart. Nestled beside a 1,000-acre nature preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, our community offers a unique opportunity to serve incredible residents in a vibrant, upscale dining environment.

What We Offer:

• Consistent scheduling and no late nights!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Life insurance*
• AD&D insurance *
• Long-term disability insurance*
• 401(k) with company match *
• Generous PTO and paid holidays*
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Daily Pay - Work today, get paid today

An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

* Indicates the benefit is offered to full-time employees

General Summary:

Join our culinary team and deliver hands-on, hospitality-focused service in a fine dining setting. Whether you're experienced or eager to learn, we'll train you to shine.

• Assists in maintaining a high level of customer service for our residents and their guests.
• Have knowledge of all current offerings and specials.
• Properly carry and handle service trays in a safe and professional manner.
• Learn the department’s steps of service throughout the meal period, answering questions, and making appropriate suggestions regarding food and beverages.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of side stations and equipment, reporting any equipment problems immediately to the manager.Keep service items restocked as needed throughout the service period.
• Fulfill all assigned side work during and prior to the end of your shift.
• Assists with dish washing and distribution of clean dishes if needed.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret and explain menu, refer, or answer questions, coordinate meal service process and understand requests.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, management and peers.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility.

EEO Employer

Job Info

• Job Identification 41446
• Job Category Culinary Services
• Posting Date 11/01/2026, 08:08 PM
• Degree Level No Formal Education
• Job Schedule Part time