Dining Room Server - Homestead

The Palace Group • Homestead, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Room Server serves meals to residents and guests in a senior living community, taking menu selections and creating an enjoyable atmosphere during mealtimes. The role involves setting up and resetting the dining room, serving residents while observing dietary restrictions, and supporting buffet service. The server must handle food and equipment safely and maintain proper storage of food and supplies.

The ideal candidate is responsible, outgoing, punctual, resourceful, and patient, with the ability to work under pressure, multitask, and contribute both independently and as part of a team. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and availability to work weekends, holidays, and during emergencies. Clear communication and patience when interacting with elderly residents are important.

Requirements

• Food service experience is preferred.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-form instructions using common-sense understanding.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and ability to speak clearly with elderly residents.
• Responsible, outgoing, punctual, resourceful, and able to work under pressure and multitask.
• Strong enough to carry food trays.
• Accurate when taking food orders and patient when residents change their minds.
• Flexible work schedule and availability to work weekends, holidays, and in emergencies.
• Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills are preferred.
• A high school degree or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining room for meals.
• Serve residents in the assigned section while considering their dietary restrictions.
• Clean and reset tables according to the supervisor’s instructions.
• Ensure proper storage of food and supplies.
• Demonstrate sanitary food handling and equipment safety.
• During buffet service, help residents select food and beverages and carry their plates to their tables.
• Take menu selections and serve meals to residents and guests.
• Create an enjoyable atmosphere during mealtimes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED