Server

Viva Senior Living; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living’s Dining Services team is seeking a Dining Server to provide residents with a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable dining experience, building relationships and learning preferences.

You will contribute to creating a warm mealtime atmosphere, working with a supportive team, and gaining hospitality and senior-living experience that makes a real difference in residents’ daily lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous restaurant, hospitality, customer service, dining, healthcare, or senior living experience is a plus
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be comfortable working with older adults, including residents who may have physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges
• Must be dependable and able to work assigned shifts
• Must successfully complete required training and competency programs
• Must comply with applicable food safety, health, and workplace requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and beverages to residents in a safe and sanitary manner
• Help create a pleasant and welcoming dining experience for every resident
• Set tables and prepare the dining room for daily meal service
• Pour and serve beverages
• Clear tables and clean dining areas following meals
• Assist with maintaining an attractive, clean, and organized dining environment
• Be attentive to residents' individual needs and preferences
• Provide service with patience, kindness, and respect
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures
• Safely operate, clean, and sanitize dining and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleaning schedules and complete routine cleaning as assigned
• Receive and properly store food and dining supplies
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow proper procedures during power outages or other situations when normal equipment is unavailable
• Work collaboratively with the Dining Services Director and other members of the dining team
• Communicate resident needs or concerns to the appropriate team member
• Follow all company, community, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality
• Recognize and report concerns related to resident safety, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment
• Participate in required training, emergency drills, and safety activities
• Assist with emergency procedures and resident evacuation when necessary
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive ready to work at your scheduled time
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director

Skills

Friendly

Compassionate

Dependable

Team oriented

Attentive

Positive

Hospitality-minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Do you enjoy working with people, providing great service, and creating a welcoming environment?

Join our Dining Services team as a Dining Server and help make mealtimes an enjoyable part of our residents’ day. In senior living, dining is about much more than serving food—it’s about connection, conversation, dignity, and making residents feel at home. As a Dining Server, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with residents, learn their preferences, and be part of a team that takes pride in providing excellent service.

Why You\'ll Love Working With Us

• Make a difference in the lives of residents every day
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Gain valuable hospitality, dining, and senior living experience
• Work in a welcoming community where your contribution matters
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the organization
• No two days are exactly alike!

What You\'ll Do

As a Dining Server, you will help provide residents with a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable dining experience.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and beverages to residents in a safe and sanitary manner
• Help create a pleasant and welcoming dining experience for every resident
• Set tables and prepare the dining room for daily meal service
• Pour and serve beverages
• Clear tables and clean dining areas following meals
• Assist with maintaining an attractive, clean, and organized dining environment
• Be attentive to residents\' individual needs and preferences
• Provide service with patience, kindness, and respect
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures
• Practice proper handwashing and safe food-handling techniques
• Safely operate, clean, and sanitize dining and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleaning schedules and complete routine cleaning as assigned
• Receive and properly store food and dining supplies
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow proper procedures during power outages or other situations when normal equipment is unavailable
• Work collaboratively with the Dining Services Director and other members of the dining team
• Communicate resident needs or concerns to the appropriate team member
• Follow all company, community, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality
• Recognize and report concerns related to resident safety, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment
• Participate in required training, emergency drills, and safety activities
• Assist with emergency procedures and resident evacuation when necessary
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive ready to work at your scheduled time
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dining Services Director

The Person We're Looking For

We\'re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly – You enjoy interacting with people and making them feel welcome.
• Compassionate – You treat every resident with kindness, patience, and respect.
• Dependable – Your team and our residents can count on you.
• Team-Oriented – You enjoy working together and helping your coworkers when needed.
• Attentive – You notice the small details that can make someone\'s experience better.
• Positive – You bring a welcoming attitude to work each day.
• Hospitality-Minded – You take pride in providing great service and making people feel valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous restaurant, hospitality, customer service, dining, healthcare, or senior living experience is a plus
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be comfortable working with older adults, including residents who may have physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges
• Must be dependable and able to work assigned shifts
• Must successfully complete required training and competency programs
• Must comply with applicable food safety, health, and workplace requirements

No senior living experience? No problem! If you\'re dependable, caring, and willing to learn, we can teach you the skills you need to succeed.

Physical Requirements

This is an active position and requires the ability to:

• Stand and move throughout the workday
• Bend, reach, push, and pull as needed
• Lift, push, pull, move, and/or carry up to 25 pounds as required
• Safely handle dining supplies and equipment
• Perform dining room set-up and clean-up
• Work safely around food service equipment and cleaning products
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures when necessary

Health & Safety

Employees must meet applicable community health requirements and follow all food safety, infection prevention, workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and company policies.

Most Importantly…

You can make someone\'s day simply by making them feel welcome. For our residents, mealtime is an opportunity to socialize, connect with friends, enjoy a favorite meal, and feel at home.

As a Dining Server, you help create that experience.