Dining Server - Part-time (Nights & Weekends)

Covenant Living•Westminster, CO

About The Position

The Dining Services Server provides prompt, courteous service to residents and guests during meal times. The role includes serving, cleaning, hospitality, waiting tables, and bussing tables in the Dining Room or Bistro, as well as supporting meetings and special events that require dining services. The server may also prepare salads, desserts, and other items as directed. The position requires following sanitation guidelines, federal and state regulations, and Senior Living/Healthcare requirements. The server maintains clean preparation areas, follows cleaning schedules, and opens or closes dining rooms as needed. The role is part-time and involves nights and weekends.

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 follow-through.
Ability to handle varied tasks, remain calm in emergencies, establish priorities, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to show patience and compassion to senior adults and be considerate of residents’ comfort, safety, security, and belongings.
Knowledge and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work area and a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and State food code standards, including adherence to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.
Ability to work and socialize with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, other health care 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; may also need to sit, twist, squat, kneel, or crouch.
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 protocols, or basic food or 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 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, and tea.
Follow sanitation guidelines, federal and state regulations, and Senior Living/Healthcare requirements.
Maintain cleanliness of preparation items and perform scheduled or needed cleaning duties.
Open and close dining rooms as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered to full-time employees).
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance (offered to full-time employees).
Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays (offered to full-time employees).
403(b) with a 3% employer match (offered to 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.