Server

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Avamere Communities in Portland, OR, is seeking a part-time Server for memory care, assisted living, and independent living facilities. You will take orders, serve meals and beverages, and ensure a welcoming dining experience for residents.

The role emphasizes food safety, patient service, and teamwork with kitchen staff to maintain smooth meal service. Opportunities include benefits for eligible staff and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene and follow safety practices.
• Interpersonal skills to work with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Accurately taking and delivering meal and beverage orders.
• Promptly delivering food to residents with attractive presentation.
• Providing attentive service and addressing residents' needs.
• Setting up and clearing dining tables and maintaining cleanliness.
• Delivering room service orders to residents' apartments.
• Knowing the menu and dietary needs to answer questions.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Meal service

Teamwork

Job description

Server
Type: Part-Time
Shift/Schedule:

• 4-7pm, weekends
• 7am-7pm, weekdays

Location: Avamere at Park Place- 8445 SW Hemlock St., Portland, OR 97223 - Near Tigard, OR

Job Summary
A Server in a memory care, assisted living and/or independent living facility is responsible forproviding 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."

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.

Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify