Server - Senior Living / Portland, OR

Avamere at Rio Rancho; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Various voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is seeking a Server for the Avamere at Park Place in Portland, OR. The role supports memory care, assisted living, and independent living residents with high-quality dining service.

You will take orders, deliver meals, maintain dining room cleanliness, and ensure residents have a positive dining experience. Evening and weekend availability is required, with a warm, professional approach and strict food-safety practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety.
• Requires maintaining personal hygiene while working.
• Interpersonal skills to work with residents and staff.
• Ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification during employment.
• Must have Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and related laws for hospital/nursing home operations.
• Friendly, attentive and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Accurately recording and delivering meal and beverage orders from residents.
• Promptly and courteously delivering food and beverages to residents.
• Providing attentive and friendly service, checking on residents' needs during meals.
• Assisting with setting up the dining room before meals and maintaining cleanliness.
• 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 answering questions about food and dietary needs.
• Interacting with residents and guests in a professional, courteous manner.
• Following all food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Collaborating with wait staff and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Disposing of food and waste per policy.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

On-the-job training

Interpersonal skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

CPR/First Aid certification

Food handlers card

Dietary awareness

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Compassion for elderly

Job description

Server - Senior Living

Status: Part Time

Schedule: Evening and Weekend Availability required

Location: Avamere at Park Place - 8445 SW Hemlock St, Portland, OR 97223

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.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.