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Dining Server, FT

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.94 - $19.27
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
fitness center access
Tuition Assistance
Employee assistance program
legal services
Pet insurance

Job Description

Covenant Living is a renowned provider of senior living services, encompassing a comprehensive range of care and hospitality options tailored to meet the individual needs of residents. With a commitment to excellence and compassionate care, Covenant Living creates an environment that fosters a high quality of life, dignity, and independence for older adults. The organization operates various residential communities and home health services known for their warm, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional customer service. As a faith-based nonprofit, Covenant Living emphasizes values such as integrity, respect, and service, which are deeply embedded in their culture and daily operations. Their goal is to inspire and serve both residents and employees alike, creating a rewarding workspace where team members can grow personally and professionally while making a difference in the lives of seniors they serve.

The Dining Services Server at Covenant Living plays a vital role in supporting this mission by delivering prompt, courteous, and attentive dining service to residents, guests, and staff. This position involves assisting with food preparation, serving meals during breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the dining room or bistro, and ensuring a clean and hospitable dining environment. The server also supports special events and meetings by setting up, delivering snacks, and managing dining services outside of routine meal times. Additionally, the role entails light food preparation such as salad and dessert assembly, and adherence to all sanitation guidelines and healthcare requirements specific to senior living settings.

Ideal candidates for the Dining Services Server position will have at least a high school diploma and possess a current Food Handler's Permit, with Servsafe training considered beneficial. Experience in food service, particularly in serving, waiting tables, and kitchen sanitation, is preferred to ensure smooth operation and excellent service delivery. Candidates must exhibit strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, and demonstrate reliability, organizational ability, and compassion in a senior living context. Working independently in compliance with policies and safety protocols is essential, as is the ability to handle physical demands such as lifting, bending, and prolonged periods of standing or walking.

This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.94 to $19.27, with actual compensation influenced by experience, qualifications, and location. Moreover, Covenant Living provides a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, fitness center access, and various voluntary benefits such as tuition assistance and pet insurance. Employees at Covenant Living are part of a supportive community that values respect, diversity, and equal opportunity, making it a fulfilling place to build a career in senior living hospitality and dining services.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Current Food Handler's Permit
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English
  • Ability to read and follow safety instructions
  • Must be dependable and organized
  • Ability to work independently within policy and procedures
  • Able to handle multiple tasks calmly
  • Physical ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
  • Able to stand, sit, twist, bend, squat, kneel or crouch
  • Adequate sight and hearing
  • Must demonstrate patience and compassion towards seniors
  • Must maintain neat appearance and adhere to uniform requirements
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • Ability to follow cleaning schedules and sanitation guidelines

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Current Food Handler's Permit
  • Servsafe training is beneficial
  • One year of food service experience including serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation protocols, basic food/meal prep preferred
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions
  • Cordial and congenial with residents
  • Dependable, detail oriented, organized
  • Ability to work within standard policy and procedures with limited supervision
  • Ability to handle variety of tasks
  • Calm reaction in emergency situations
  • Patience and compassion towards senior adults
  • Considerate of resident comfort, safety, security and belongings
  • Prioritization and time management skills
  • Maintains neat and orderly work area
  • Maintains a well-groomed appearance compliant with food code standards
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles
  • Ability to work positively with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, healthcare professionals, and community

Job Duties

  • Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables
  • Serve breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to residents, guests, and staff in the dining room or bistro
  • Bus and reset tables as needed
  • Prepare salad bar items for lunch, including filling salad bar with ice and setting for service
  • Gather plates and bowls as necessary for salad bar and soup kettles
  • Prepare and stage desserts
  • Light food prep for special events
  • Assist in setting up meetings or other special events, including delivery of snacks, coffee, tea, etc
  • Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements
  • Maintain cleanliness of prep items
  • Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed
  • Open and close dining rooms as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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