Server PT/On-Call

Avamere; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA) / FSA

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere is seeking a part-time/on-call Server to provide exceptional dining service in a memory care/assisted living environment in Portland, OR. You will take orders, serve meals, and ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires friendly, professional demeanor, ability to handle dietary needs, and flexibility for weekend/on-call shifts. Benefits are available for eligible employees and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High standards of food service sanitation and safety.
• Maintain high personal hygiene and hair containment.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
• Current Food Handlers card required by local health department.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver meal and beverage orders accurately.
• Deliver food promptly and attractively to residents.
• Provide attentive, friendly service and respond to residents' needs.
• Set up dining room before meals and maintain cleanliness during service.
• Clear tables after meals and reset them for the next service.
• Take and deliver room service orders to residents' apartments.
• Know the menu and dietary needs; answer residents' questions.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene procedures and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth service.
• Dispose of food and waste per established policies.

Skills

Food Safety

Personal Hygiene

Interpersonal Skills

Kitchen Equipment

CPR/First Aid

Food Handlers Card

Dietary Knowledge

Customer Service

Confidentiality

Compassion

Job description

Server

Type: Part-Time/On-Call (PRN)
Shift: On-Call, All shifts available, Weekend availability needed
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 Bethany - 16360 NW Avamere Ct, Portland, OR 97229

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.

“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.

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

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