Server - Avamere Suzanne Elise

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in; Seaside (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 4

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Job summary

Avamere Living in Seaside, OR is seeking a Server to provide excellent dining service in memory care, assisted living and/or independent living settings. Duties include taking orders, serving meals, maintaining dining room hygiene, and delivering room service when needed.

Shifts include 7am–7pm or 7am–2pm with varying schedules; wage ranges from $17.45 to $22.77 per hour DOE, plus an attendance bonus eligibility for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety.
• Maintain personal hygiene and hair restraints.
• Interpersonal skills to serve residents and collaborate with staff.
• Ability to learn and operate kitchen equipment.
• Maintain resident care confidentiality and a respectful demeanor.
• Compassion for the elderly and a warm, patient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Accurately recording and delivering meal and beverage orders from residents.
• Courteously delivering food and beverages and presenting them attractively.
• Provide attentive service and address resident needs during meals.
• Set up dining room and condiments, maintain cleanliness during service.
• Clear and reset tables for next service; manage room service orders.
• Answer questions about menu, dietary needs, and ingredients.
• Interact professionally with residents and guests; create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with wait staff and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Dispose of food and waste per policy; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

CPR/First Aid

Education

Food Handlers Card

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Server

Type: Full-Time

Shift/Schedule: Tuesday & Friday 7am – 7pm, Wednesday & Saturday 7am-2pm.Various schedules available.

Wage: $17.45-$22.77/hr DOE

Attendance bonus: The perfect attendance bonus in a pay period will be $100.00 for a full-time employee and $75.00 for a part-time employee.

Location: Avamere at Suzanne Elise-101 Forest Dr., Seaside, OR 97138

Job Summary

A Server in a memory care, assisted living and/or independent living facility is responsible forproviding 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.

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.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503

Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify