Server Part-Time

Covenant Woods; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan (Medical)

Retirement Plan (403B)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking a part-time Server to deliver a high-quality dining experience for residents and guests. You will perform American Table Service, take orders, serve meals, and maintain a clean, welcoming dining room while upholding Covenant Woods standards.

Requires at least 6 months serving experience, familiarity with POS systems, and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days).

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months of serving experience in relevant settings.
• Experience using POS systems.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service and professional American Table Service to residents, guests, and team members in accordance with Covenant Woods hospitality and service standards; greets and engages residents and guests promptly and courteously.
• Accurately takes and enters food and beverage orders into the POS system and serves food and beverages according to service, presentation, quality, and timing standards.
• Maintains knowledge of menu offerings, daily specials, ingredients, and beverage selections; anticipates resident and guest needs and responds proactively to requests, concerns, and feedback.
• Sets, clears, and resets tables according to dining room standards and maintains clean, organized, and sanitary dining rooms, service stations, and work areas.
• Collaborates with culinary and Dining Services team members to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality service and contributes to an exceptional resident dining experience.
• Follows all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) regulations and completes assigned opening, closing, side work, and special event duties.
• Attends required departmental meetings and training programs; maintains a professional and service-focused approach.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

POS system experience

Hospitality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY

Pay Range: $15.00-$21.00 per hour, based on years of experience

Shifts Available: 10:30am -3:00pm, 11:0 am - 7:30pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Schedule: Flexibility is needed but weekend availability is required.

Available Opportunities: These part-time openings will be located in our "Traditions" and the "Fireside" restaurants within Covenant Woods.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Server is responsible for providing exceptional hospitality and dining services to residents, guests, and visitors by delivering a high-quality dining experience through professional American Table Service. The Server supports Front-of-house operations by ensuring accurate order taking, timely food delivery, resident satisfaction, and adherence to Covenant Woods hospitality, safety, and service standards. This position plays a key role in creating a warm, welcoming, and restaurant-quality dining environment while embodying the Covenant Woods Promise in every interaction. Embraces and models Covenant Woods business standards, Code of Conduct, and focuses on the Promise in all aspects of delivery of service.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides exceptional customer service and professional American Table Service to residents, guests, and team members in accordance with Covenant Woods hospitality and service standards; greets and engages residents and guests promptly and courteously.
• Accurately takes and enters food and beverage orders into the Point-of-Sale (POS) system and serves food and beverages according to established service, presentation, quality, and timing standards.
• Maintains knowledge of menu offerings, daily specials, ingredients, and beverage selections; anticipates resident and guest needs and responds proactively to requests, concerns, and feedback.
• Sets, clears, and resets tables according to dining room standards and maintains clean, organized, and sanitary dining rooms, service stations, and work areas.
• Collaborates with culinary and Dining Services team members to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality service and contributes to an exceptional resident dining experience.
• Follows all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) regulations and completes assigned opening, closing, side work, and special event duties.
• Attends required departmental meetings and training programs; maintains a professional and service-focused approach.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and resident satisfaction.

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• This is a true entry level job opening

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• ServSafe® certification or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days, paid for by Covenant Woods.

• Minimum of six (6) months of serving experience in a restaurant, hospitality, healthcare, country club, hotel, or senior living environment.
• Experience using Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.
• Experience in a Continuing Care and Retirement Community (CCRC) or Healthcare setting is highly desirable.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources

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