Server - Senior Living (Part-time)

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Avamere Living is seeking a Server for a memory care, assisted living and/or independent living facility in Moses Lake. The role is part-time with shifts 3:45pm - 6:45pm from Wednesday to Sunday, and pay ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include taking orders, serving food and beverages, setting up and clearing tables, and ensuring a positive dining experience for residents while following safety and hygiene procedures. Excellent service and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Maintain high standards of food service sanitation and safety.
• Maintain personal hygiene and hair restraints.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Hold a current Food Handler card.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and hospital/nursing home regulations.
• Professional, friendly demeanor with residents and guests.
• Care for elderly residents with warmth and patience.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver meal and beverage orders accurately.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and attractively.
• Provide attentive service and address residents' requests.
• Set up dining room and maintain cleanliness during service.
• Clear and reset tables after meals.
• Take and deliver room service orders to apartments.
• Know the menu and accommodate dietary needs.
• Interact professionally with residents and guests.
• Follow food safety, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with wait and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Dispose of food and waste per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Meal service

Personal hygiene

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Food handling

Teamwork

Job description

Description:

Server

• Status: Part-time
• Schedule: 3:45pm - 6:45pm (Wed - Sun)

Wage: $17.00 - $18.00

Location: Avamere at Moses Lake; 8425 Aspi Drive Blvd NE; Moses Lake, WA 98837

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.