Utility Buffet Server

Robinwood Retirement Community; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Employee discounts

Resort-style environment

Job summary

Robinwood Retirement Community is seeking a Utility Buffet Server to create welcoming dining experiences for residents and guests. You’ll work with a collaborative team, greet customers, take orders, and help keep the exhibition line attractive during dinner hours.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and responsive service. No prior experience is required, and employees enjoy perks such as pay-on-demand and discounts while contributing to a caring, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to operate ovens/knives.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, guests, and staff.
• No prior work experience is required for this role.
• Must be able to secure required food handler permits within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents and guests warmly, present menu options clearly, take accurate orders, and tailor portions.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper handling of dishware to prevent breakage.
• Keep the exhibition line attended and visually appealing during meal hours.
• Respond to feedback professionally and escalate issues to leadership when needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely, including pizza ovens and sharp tools, following safety standards.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Tools

Pizza ovens

Knife handling

Job description

About The Role

As a Utility Buffet Server, you’ll do more than serve meals, you’ll create meaningful dining experiences that bring joy to our residents. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll share ideas, respond thoughtfully to feedback, and contribute to a positive, caring community environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older to use the pizza oven, meat slicer or knives.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English with residents, guests, and employees.
• Ability to secure required food handler permits as required by local ordinances within two (2) weeks of hire.
• No previous work experience is required.
• State regulations may require certain applicants to obtain a work permit before beginning employment. If this applies to you based on your age and state of residence, the Community Manager at the location where you are applying will provide guidance on the necessary steps. Any required work permit must be submitted to the Community at the time of hire to ensure compliance with state requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming dining experience by greeting residents and guests with warmth, presenting menu options clearly, taking accurate orders, and tailoring portion sizes to individual preferences.
• Protect quality and safety by maintaining cleanliness and handling dishware with care to prevent breakage.
• Ensure seamless service by keeping the exhibition line attended and visually appealing throughout meal hours.
• Engage with professionalism when responding to feedback, addressing concerns promptly, and escalating issues to leadership when necessary.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and confidently, including pizza ovens and sharp tools, following all safety standards (must be at least 18 years of age or older).
• Contribute to team success by completing support work and additional tasks assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Maintain strict sanitation standards in all food preparation and production areas.

Why RLC?

• Awesome Perks: Enjoy your pay on demand, employee discounts, and more.
• First Job? No worries, you’ll gain real-world experience that looks great on college and job applications.
• Seasoned? Bring your experience and make an immediate impact.
• Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nationwide
• Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort-style environment
• A purpose-driven role where you make a difference every day

Ready to Serve with Heart?

Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family.