Part-Time Dining Server

Covenant Living•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

The Dining Services Server provides prompt, courteous service to residents and guests in the dining room during meal times. The role includes serving, cleaning, hospitality, waiting tables, and bussing tables in the Dining Room and Bistro, as well as providing dining services for meetings and special events. The server may also prepare salads, desserts, and other items as directed. The position requires following sanitation guidelines, applicable federal and state regulations, and senior living and healthcare requirements. The server maintains cleanliness, follows cleaning schedules, and opens or closes dining rooms as needed. This part-time role requires a high school diploma and a current Food Handler’s Permit.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Current Food Handler’s Permit.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with residents and staff.
Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
Ability to work within standard policies and procedures with limited direct supervision.
Dependability, attention to detail, organization, and good follow-through.
Ability to handle varied tasks, establish priorities, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
Patience, compassion, and consideration for residents’ comfort, safety, security, and belongings.
Knowledge and understanding of food safety, sanitation, food preparation, and serving principles.
Ability to work and interact effectively with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, healthcare professionals, and the community.
Ability to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling, and pushing, and to walk or stand for long periods.
Ability to stand, sit, twist, bend, squat, kneel, or crouch while performing job duties.
Adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe training.
One year of food service experience, including serving or waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation, or basic food and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables.
Serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to residents, guests, and staff in the Dining Room or Bistro.
Bus and reset tables as needed.
Prepare salad bar items for lunch; fill the salad bar with ice and set it up for service, including gathering plates and bowls for the salad bar and soup kettles.
Prepare and stage desserts.
Perform light food preparation for special events.
Set up meetings and special events, including delivering snacks, coffee, tea, and other items.
Follow sanitation guidelines, federal and state regulations, and senior living and healthcare requirements.
Maintain cleanliness of preparation items and perform scheduled or needed cleaning duties.
Open and close dining rooms as needed.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area and a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and state food code standards.
Follow dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (benefits package described for full-time employees).
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance (benefits package described for full-time employees).
Paid time off and six paid holidays (benefits package described for full-time employees).
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match (benefits package described for full-time employees).
Fitness center use at most facilities.
Voluntary life and AD&D benefits.
Tuition assistance and scholarships.
Employee assistance program.
Legal services.
Home and auto insurance.
Discount purchasing program.
Pet insurance.