Server - Avamere Rio Rancho

Avamere; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Voluntary Insurance Options

Job summary

Avamere at Rio Rancho is seeking a Server to provide excellent dining service in a memory care, assisted living and/or independent living setting. You will take orders, serve meals, and ensure a positive dining experience for residents.

Fully on-site, the role runs 11am–7pm with duties including room service, setup, cleanup, and collaboration with kitchen staff to maintain high standards of sanitation and friendliness towards residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Experience with high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Maintain personal hygiene and wear hair restraints.
• Interpersonal skills to relate with residents and staff.
• Ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required during employment.
• Food handlers card issued by local Health Department is required.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and related regulations.
• Friendly, attentive and professional demeanor with residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Compassion for the elderly and a warm service approach.

Responsibilities

• Accurately recording and delivering meal and beverage orders from residents.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and attractively.
• Provide attentive and friendly service, checking on residents' needs.
• Set up dining room before meals and maintain cleanliness.
• Clear tables after meals and reset them for the next service.
• Take and deliver room service orders to residents' apartments.
• Be familiar with the menu and dietary needs and answer questions.
• Interact with residents and guests in a professional manner.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Collaborate with wait staff and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Dispose of food and waste per established policies.
• Other duties assigned appropriate to the position

Skills

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Compassion for elderly

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Food handlers card

Job description

Server

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 11am - 7pm

Location: Avamere at Rio Rancho; 1000 Riverview Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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.