Server - Arete at Grande Ronde

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Avamere Living is seeking a part-time Server at Arete at Grande Ronde in La Grande, OR to provide courteous dining service in a memory care and assisted living setting. You’ll take orders, deliver meals, keep dining areas clean, and help residents enjoy their meals while observing safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting tables, room service delivery, menu knowledge, and collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety.
• Maintains personal hygiene while working on the job.
• Interpersonal skills to relate well with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Accurately recording and delivering meal and beverage orders from residents.
• Delivering food and beverages promptly and courteously.
• Maintaining clean dining areas and assisting with setup before meals.
• Clearing tables and resetting them for the next service.
• Providing room service orders to residents' apartments.
• Answering questions about the menu and dietary needs.
• Collaborating with wait staff and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Food service sanitation

Personal hygiene

Interpersonal skills

CPR/First Aid

Food Handlers card

Resident empathy

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Server

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Various

Location: Arete at Grande Ronde - 1809 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR 97850

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.