Dining Server – Senior Living

Lakewood Retirement Community-LifeSpire•Henrico, VA

22h•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Join LifeSpire of Virginia as a Dining Server and become an important part of the daily experience for our residents. This isn't a typical restaurant job. You'll serve meals in a welcoming senior living community, get to know the people you serve, and become part of a team that takes pride in creating a warm, respectful dining experience. We're hiring for both part-time and full-time positions, and this can be a great opportunity for students, people looking for a second job, retirees, hospitality professionals, and anyone who enjoys working with people. Our dining team offers a different kind of serving experience where you'll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships with residents, work in a welcoming community environment, earn a consistent hourly wage without relying on tips, be part of a supportive and collaborative team, gain valuable experience in hospitality, food service, and senior living, and make a meaningful difference in someone's day. At LifeSpire of Virginia, dining is about more than delivering a meal. For our residents, mealtime can be an opportunity to connect with friends, celebrate an occasion, catch up with a familiar team member, or simply enjoy a pleasant experience. You can be part of making that happen every day. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living. Our values—Faith, Servant Leadership, Stewardship, Integrity, Innovation, and Joy—guide the way we work and serve others.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Nice To Haves

Friendly and approachable.
Dependable and responsible.
Comfortable talking with and helping others.
Patient and respectful.
Team-oriented.
Customer-service focused.
Willing to learn.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
Prior restaurant, food service, hospitality, catering, banquet, cafeteria, hotel, senior living, or customer service experience is helpful—but not required.
This can be a great opportunity for high school or college students looking for their first job or gaining experience in hospitality, food service, customer service, or healthcare-related environments.

Responsibilities

Prepare and set dining areas before meal service.
Welcome residents and provide friendly, attentive service.
Review menu options and take resident meal orders.
Plate and serve meals according to established service standards.
Deliver meals to resident homes within the community when needed.
Serve meals and beverages efficiently and courteously.
Clear and reset tables.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
Maintain proper personal hygiene and uniform standards.
Communicate effectively with residents and fellow team members.
Work as part of a team to provide excellent dining service.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and follow through on assigned responsibilities.