Server

Essex Meadows; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today

Job summary

Essex Meadows, located in Connecticut, seeks server staff for part-time and full-time opportunities in a fine dining setting. Earn $18 per hour with consistent scheduling, weekend/holiday coverage as needed, and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Join a community dedicated to resident care amid a scenic landscape, offering medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, scholarships and Daily Pay options. Training provided to shine in service.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and explain menu, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a high level of customer service for residents and guests.
• Know current offerings and specials.
• Properly carry and handle service trays in a safe and professional manner.
• Learn the department’s steps of service and suggest drinks and menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of side stations and equipment, report problems.
• Fulfill side work and assist with dishwashing as needed.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Perform work duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Menu explanation

Teamwork

English proficiency

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

Pay:

$18 per hour

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

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.

* Indicates the benefit is offered to full-time employees

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 40367
• Job Category Culinary Services
• Posting Date 09/28/2026, 04:41 PM
• Degree Level No Formal Education
• Job Schedule Part time