Server - Arete at Desert Sage ALF

Avamere; Bend (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canv

Health Savings Account (HSA)/ FSAs

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere is seeking a Server to provide exceptional dining service in a memory care, assisted living and/or independent living setting in Bend, Oregon. You will take orders, serve meals and beverages, and ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities include setting up and clearing tables, delivering room service when requested, and maintaining high hygiene and safety standards. The role requires friendly interaction with residents and teamwork with kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided for sanitation and safety.
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills with residents and staff.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or obtainable during employment.
• Current Food Handlers card issued by local health department.

Responsibilities

• Accurately taking and delivering meal and beverage orders.
• Promptly serving food and beverages and presenting them attractively.
• Providing attentive, friendly service and addressing resident needs.
• Setting up dining room and maintaining cleanliness during service.
• Clearing and resetting tables for the next service.
• Taking and delivering room service orders when needed.
• Answering questions about menus and dietary needs.
• Interacting with residents and guests in a professional manner.
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Collaborating with wait staff and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Disposing of food and waste per policy.
• Performing other duties appropriate to the position.

Skills

Food Safety

Customer Service

CPR/First Aid

Food Handlers Card

Hygiene Standards

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Server

Status: Full-Time

Location: Arete at Desert Sage Retirement - 1010 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701

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.

Benefits

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.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.