Server

Sedgebrook; Essex (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part 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

Free electric vehicle charging station

Scholarships

Employee assistance program

Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today

Job summary

Essex Meadows in Connecticut seeks a Server to join our culinary team in a fine dining environment. Positions offer both part-time and full-time opportunities with a 20–40 hour week; weekends, holidays, and events as needed.

Compensation is $19 per hour with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff. We provide a supportive, upscale work setting near a nature preserve and shoreline, with training to ensure excellent service.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 cleanliness and sanitation of side stations and equipment; report problems to the manager and restock service items.
• 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.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Customer service

English communication

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:$19 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

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