Server - Fountains

Hilltop Community Resources; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Meaningful work

Job summary

Hilltop Community Resources in Tampa, FL, is seeking a dining assistant to provide residents with meals, take orders, serve, and keep dining areas clean. This role emphasizes teamwork and delivering a positive dining experience with attention to service standards.

The position offers part-time and full-time schedules, with a starting wage range of $17.35 to $18.21 per hour, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of related experience.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Take, place, and serve food orders to residents.
• Maintain dining rooms and assist with dining area cleaning.
• Balance cash drawer at end of shift.
• Assist with dishwashing and replenishing supplies as needed.
• Ensure food handling and storage meet health regulations.
• Coordinate with the team to keep service carts stocked and clean.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Cash handling

Job description

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are

At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We're a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture.

The Part You'll Play

Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception. An overview of this position entails...This position is responsible for providing residents at The Fountains with the best dining experience possible including taking food orders, serving meals and maintaining The Fountains dining rooms. Also responsible for assisting with dishwashing duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of Hilltop's Assisted living Communities (ALCs), including Service 1, how we treat each other, and Service 2, how we treat our residents. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, and staff.
• Accurately take food orders, place orders in kitchen, and serve when order is ready.
• Clear dishes from tables during and after each meal.
• Setting up service carts and ensuring items are fresh and adequately supplied.
• Filling table condiments, cream, and sugar containers.
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming the dining area after each meal.
• Cleaning and stocking the staff wait station and/or Bistro, companion wing, and breakroom.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and safely storing dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, bus tubs, etc. Deep clean, sweep, and mop as assigned.
• Inspecting and maintaining proper chemicals for the dishwasher.
• Serving residents and their guests' meals in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning assignments.
• Ensure food storage, food handling, and supplies meet all Mesa County and State of Colorado Health Department regulations.
• Paying attention to the par levels of the food and restocking products as necessary.
• Accurately balancing the cash drawer at the end of the shift.
• Assigning side work to the other dietary specialists and verifying its completeness.
• More Specifically, In This Role We Request:** This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring.

Education & Experience

A minimum of six months of related experience required. Customer Service experience preferred. Minimum 18 years of age required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Colorado Identification Card
• Food Handler's Card
• De-Escalation Training (preferred)
• Now Tell Us About You:** Here's your chance to shine! Hilltop recognizes the unique experiences, and skill sets every individual brings to the table. We know the journey is different for everyone. Please apply to share your background, education, previous experience or special qualities you can bring to this role. This position will stop accepting applications on 08/26/2026.
• Before you join the Hilltopper Community:** Connections come with care! Befor you join our team, you will be required to go through some background checks and health clearances to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Clearances & Health Requirements

• Background Checks will be reran every 5 years
• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• CBI Record Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS)
• Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) Check
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Tuberculosis (Tb) Skin Test
• N95 Mask Fit Test
• Influenza Vaccination
• Any other required vaccination

Perks And Benefits To Sweeten The Pot

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• The starting wage range for this role is $17.35 to $18.21 per hour.
• Check out our full benefits package here: Hilltop Community Resources Benefits Guide
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• This position is offering full-time and part-time variable schedules. F/T Sun-Thu 10:30am-7:00pm, F/T Tues-Sat 10:30am-7:00pm, P/T variable schedule based on availability.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others