Waitstaff in Senior Living

Generations; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations seeks waitstaff to deliver an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests. Duties include setting tables, serving meals, maintaining dining room cleanliness, and assisting with events. The role emphasizes safety standards and English-language communication in a resident-focused environment.

Various schedules available (part‑time, PRN, or full-time). A current Food Handler’s Permit and CPR/First Aid certification are required, with high school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is desired.
• No previous experience is required.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Sets tables with clean linens, silverware, and glassware.
• Cleans tables and wipes tabletops and chairs.
• Take meal orders from residents.
• Replenishes supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes in dining room.
• Serves meals, drinks, and condiments to residents.
• Assists setting up food and drink for special events or meetings.
• Assists with clean up after special events.
• Cleans server area at the end of shift.
• Maintains cleanliness of prep items in produce cooler (salad dressings, fruits, etc.).
• Makes coffee and fills fruit juice dispensers.
• Sweeps and mop floors.
• Transports food and dishes between floors.
• Completes daily and weekly cleaning duties.

Skills

Food Handler’s Permit

Customer Service

English Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Waitstaff are responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience to residents and guests. Waitstaff ensure the Dining Room is welcoming by adhering to cleanliness standards, and providing a prompt and courteous meal service. Complies with federal, state, and local standards for community operation. Incorporates Generations' Mission, Vision, and Values into their daily work and interactions with others.

Scope Of Job Tasks

• Sets tables with clean linens, silverware, and glassware
• Cleans tables
• Wipes tabletops and chairs
• Take meal orders from residents
• Replenishes supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes in dining room
• Supplies self-service bar with food, such as: soups, salads, and desserts
• Gathers plates and bowls as necessary for self-service bar and soup kettle
• Serves meals, drinks, and condiments to residents
• Assists setting up food and drink for special events or meetings
• Assists with clean up after special events
• Cleans server area at the end of shift
• Maintains cleanliness of prep items in produce cooler (salad dressings, fruits, etc.)
• Makes coffee and fills fruit juice dispensers
• Sweeps and mop floors
• Transfers food and dishes between floors of establishment to residents
• Completes daily and weekly cleaning duties
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Part time working 4pm-7pm or 7am-10pm
• PRN
• Full time

Education

• High school diploma or GED is desired

Experience

• No previous experience is required

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler’s Permit
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Physical Demands

• Workday - 8 hours
• Stands - often, up to 8 hours
• Sits - occasional
• Walks - often, short distances
• Bends - often
• Stairs - occasional, but not required
• Climbs - seldom
• Kneels - seldom
• Lifts - often, up to 25lbs
• Repetitive hand/foot - occasional

Supervision

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to hot, humid, sometimes dangerous conditions such as fire, chemicals, hot water, hot equipment, knives, etc.
• May be exposed to slippery floors and strong odors
• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.