Food Server at The Village Retirement Center - Part-Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $17.10
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
401k
scholarships
short-term disability
Job Description
The Village is a distinguished 60+ Life Plan Retirement Community located in Hemet, California, renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional living experiences to seniors through Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing services. Celebrated as the Best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 18 consecutive years, The Village offers residents a vibrant lifestyle enriched with wellness programs, lifelong learning opportunities, live entertainment, and 5-Star dining experiences. This community prides itself on fostering a family-friendly, resident-centered environment that places a high value on comfort, dignity, and joy for every individual in their care. The dedicated team at The Village encompasses front-line staff, caregivers, clinical professionals, and management, all working collaboratively to ensure the community thrives and meets the unique needs of older adults at every stage of aging.
The role offered is for a Food Server, an essential position within The Village's vibrant dining team. The primary purpose of this role is to provide courteous, fast, and efficient food and beverage service to residents, beginning with taking orders and extending through serving drinks, appetizers, entrées, and desserts. The Food Server will be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly dining area by bussing dirty dishes and resetting tables with clean linens, silverware, and china. Additionally, the server will ensure complete customer satisfaction by closely monitoring resident needs throughout their dining experience, checking on them at least three times during their visit. This role also requires flexibility to assist with pantry, hostess, or expo duties when needed and emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and effective time management. The Food Server position is hourly, with a starting wage of $17.10 per hour, and is part of a larger commitment by The Village to support its staff through competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, volunteer short-term disability, 401k, vacation, holiday, and sick leave pay, as well as scholarships for continuing education after one year of employment. Fully vaccinated status is preferred in consideration of COVID-19 safety protocols. Joining The Village means becoming part of a dedicated team passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors through exceptional service and care.
The role offered is for a Food Server, an essential position within The Village's vibrant dining team. The primary purpose of this role is to provide courteous, fast, and efficient food and beverage service to residents, beginning with taking orders and extending through serving drinks, appetizers, entrées, and desserts. The Food Server will be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly dining area by bussing dirty dishes and resetting tables with clean linens, silverware, and china. Additionally, the server will ensure complete customer satisfaction by closely monitoring resident needs throughout their dining experience, checking on them at least three times during their visit. This role also requires flexibility to assist with pantry, hostess, or expo duties when needed and emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and effective time management. The Food Server position is hourly, with a starting wage of $17.10 per hour, and is part of a larger commitment by The Village to support its staff through competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, volunteer short-term disability, 401k, vacation, holiday, and sick leave pay, as well as scholarships for continuing education after one year of employment. Fully vaccinated status is preferred in consideration of COVID-19 safety protocols. Joining The Village means becoming part of a dedicated team passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors through exceptional service and care.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in a food service or hospitality environment preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and team members
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Availability to work meal times including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must adhere to The Village Management Staff Philosophy, Vision, and Mission Statements
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 preferred
- Ability to perform required cleaning and resetting duties
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to resident-centered service
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in food service or customer service is an advantage
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge of food and beverage handling
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Team-oriented mindset
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks reliably
Job Duties
- Provides fast, efficient, friendly service to everyone
- Knows the daily and weekly menus and is able to keep descriptions of food positive and enthusiastic
- Take residents orders, gather drinks and appetizers in the pantry, and serves the items to the residents in an efficient and timely manner
- Keeps tables clear of dirty dishes and makes themselves available to residents at all times
- Ensures that residents receive their entrees and dessert in a timely manner
- Ensures resident satisfaction by checking up on residents at least 3 times during their visit
- Buss, resets section and completes daily sidework
- Takes on pantry, hostess, or expo duties whenever needed
- Be a team player
- Avoid personal conversations while taking care of our residents and/or guests
- Make sure section has desired appearance and is in proper order before and after serving time
- Uses time effectively to ensure that duties are complete according to schedule
- Understands the goals that must be achieved
- Corrects all deficiencies as soon as possible
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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