Server - Arete at Grande Ronde

Avamere; La Grande, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avamere is hiring a part-time Server at Arete at Grande Ronde in La Grande, OR. You will accurately take and deliver meal orders, provide friendly service, and help maintain dining room setup and cleanliness for residents.

The role requires knowledge of food safety, strong personal hygiene, and the ability to work with elderly residents to ensure a warm, welcoming dining experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene while working.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
• Current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and related laws and hospital/nursing home operations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately recording and delivering meal and beverage orders from residents.
• Delivering food and beverages to residents promptly and courteously.
• Provide attentive service and check on residents' needs during meals.
• Assist with setting up dining room and maintaining cleanliness.
• Clear tables and reset them for next service.
• Take and deliver room service orders to residents' apartments.
• Answer questions about food and dietary needs.
• Interact professionally with residents and guests to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Hygiene awareness

Professional demeanor

Compassion for elderly

Education

Food Handlers card

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Server

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Various

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

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.

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