Server

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Avamere at Newberg is seeking a part-time Server to provide excellent dining service in a memory care, assisted living, and/or independent living setting. You will take orders, serve meals, reset tables, and ensure residents have a pleasant dining experience.

This role requires friendly, professional demeanor, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work weekend shifts. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and EAP Canopy.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training with high sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain personal hygiene and hair control while serving.
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships with residents and staff.
• Ability to learn kitchen equipment and dining protocols.
• CPR/First Aid certification required during employment.
• Food handlers card issued by local health department.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver meal and beverage orders to residents.
• Serve meals, set up and clear tables, and maintain clean dining areas.
• Provide attentive, friendly service and address resident requests.
• Assist with room service orders and menu inquiries.
• Ensure food safety, proper storage, and sanitation.
• Collaborate with wait staff and kitchen for smooth service.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Customer service

Team collaboration

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Server Type: Part-Time Shift/Schedule: Various schedule, Weekend availability needed Wage: $17.45-$22.77/hr DOE

Location: Avamere at Newberg - 730 Foothills Drive, Newberg, OR 97132

Job Summary

A Server in a memory care, assisted living and/or independent living facility is responsible for providing excellent dining service to residents, ensuring a positive and enjoyable meal experience. This includes tasks like taking orders, serving food and beverages, setting up and clearing tables, maintaining cleanliness, and providing attentive service to residents' needs.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Accurately recording and delivering meal and beverage orders from residents.
• Promptly and courteously delivering food and beverages to residents, ensuring they are presented attractively.
• Providing attentive and friendly service, checking on residents' needs during meals, and addressing any requests or concerns.
• Assisting with setting up the dining room before meals, including table settings and condiments, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the meal service.
• Clearing tables after meals and resetting them for the next service.
• Taking and delivering room service orders to residents' apartments.
• Being familiar with the menu and able to answer residents' questions about the food and any special dietary needs.
• Interacting with residents and their guests in a professional and courteous manner, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Following all food safety and hygiene procedures, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Collaborating with other wait staff and kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient meal service.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Other duties assigned appropriate to the position.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety at a level normally acquired through on-the-job training.
• Requires maintaining high standards of personal hygiene while working, including frequent hand washing and securing hair away from the face.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish effective relationships with department workers and with other departments.
• Skill and ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
• Requires current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures, as well as related laws, regulations and pertaining to hospital and nursing home operation.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We\'re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.