Server

Highgate Senior Living; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 22,730 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Senior Living in Flagstaff, Arizona is hiring a Server. The role involves assisting with meal presentation and delivery to residents in assisted living and memory care communities. Candidates must be 18+, have kitchen experience, and be willing to learn about working in healthcare. The starting hourly wage ranges from $16.50 to $21.00, along with a benefits package. Engagement with residents and good customer service skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age required.
• Experience in the kitchen.
• Current negative TB test necessary.
• Willingness to work in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support culinary team in meal presentation.
• Deliver meals to residents courteously.
• Interact with residents to meet preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness in dining areas.

Skills

Basic culinary skills

Customer service focus

Confidence to engage with seniors

Team player

Ability to adapt quickly to needs

Safety awareness

Job description

About the Role

We are hiring a Server to assist our culinary team with the presentation of nutritious meals to our residents in assisted living and memory care communities.

The role may be full-time or part-time and includes delivering beautifully presented, fresh, and temperature‑appropriate meals directly to residents. This position is not eligible to receive tips, gifts, or gratuities from residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the culinary team in presenting meals to residents.
• Deliver meals to residents in a timely, courteous manner.
• Interact with residents and respond to their needs and preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and dining area.

Skills Needed

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individually and in small groups.
• Basic culinary skills and comfortability being in the kitchen.
• Safety awareness in work habits.
• Ability to operate different types of kitchen equipment.
• Calm demeanor in times of pressure.
• Comfortability to interact with residents that have varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities.
• Able to take direction and coaching from others.
• Team player with ability to develop strong working relationships along with customer service focus.
• Ability to adapt/respond quickly to the needs and preferences of our residents.
• An understanding or willingness to gain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to help residents with dementia still live with purpose.

Relatable Experience

• Experience working in a culinary environment.
• Past roles in which you have been tasked with providing excellent customer service.
• Jobs you’ve had that include working with seniors or other vulnerable populations.
• Previous service‑based positions in healthcare, hospitality, or hotels.
• Prior volunteer work or other work with vulnerable groups of people.
• Jobs that included completing task lists.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Experience in the kitchen.
• Current negative TB test.
• Willingness to learn how to work in a healthcare/assisted living environment.
• Ability to pass a criminal record/background check.
• Good time management skills.
• Must be able to work well independently with little oversight.

Benefits and Compensation

Starting hourly wage range: $16.50 to $21.00 per hour. We offer a benefits package and are flexible in compensation based on credentials, tenure and skill set. A passion for your work and a commitment to serving others are essential. Vaccination against COVID‑19 is preferred.

We are a healthcare company, and we support internal promotions for team members.