Dining Server- PT (10am- 2pm)

Simpson•Downingtown, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Simpson is seeking a Dining Server to provide courteous, efficient, and professional dining service to residents in a senior living facility. The role supports an enjoyable dining experience while accommodating residents’ dietary restrictions and individual preferences, and helps foster a welcoming atmosphere and sense of community. The work environment is a retirement community serving older adults in independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing settings. The posting describes the position as part-time and notes that it may suit high school students. Although the title specifies 10 a.m.–2 p.m., the position details list hours as 4:00 p.m. until close (approximately 6:00–6:30 p.m.), a flexible schedule, every other weekend, and occasional holidays. The server takes food and beverage orders, serves meals, assists with menu selections, and provides prompt table service. The role includes maintaining dining-area cleanliness, communicating with residents and colleagues, following food-safety practices, and assisting with special events. Applicants must be at least 16 and enrolled in high school or hold a high school diploma. Previous food-service or customer-service experience is preferred, and part-time employees are eligible for some benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must be enrolled in high school or have a high school diploma.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in working with seniors.
Physical stamina to stand, walk, and lift trays or equipment as required.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, and sit for extended periods and meet a minimum 25-pound lifting requirement.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food-service or customer-service roles is preferred.
Knowledge of safe food-handling practices and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

Take food and beverage orders, serve meals, assist residents with menu choices, and provide timely table service.
Clear tables, sanitize dining areas, and reset tables for the next meal.
Interact with residents in a friendly and respectful manner, respond to their needs and concerns, and accommodate dietary requirements and special requests.
Learn the daily menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and portion sizes; explain options, answer questions, and make recommendations.
Coordinate with the dietary department to understand restrictions, allergies, and preferences, accurately communicate meal orders, and arrange appropriate substitutions when necessary.
Follow food-safety and sanitation guidelines and maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas, service stations, and equipment.
Report safety hazards or maintenance issues to appropriate personnel.
Collaborate with culinary staff, kitchen staff, other servers, and team members to support smooth dining operations and communicate resident feedback and requests.
Engage residents in friendly conversation, learn their preferences, and foster socialization and a sense of community.
Assist with planning and carrying out special events and themed meals, including decorating dining areas and setting up buffet stations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health plan (BCBS), with access to MDLive virtual care.
Dental plans.
Vision plans.
403(b) retirement plan with matching.
Paid time off plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health savings account.
Flexible spending account.
Short-term disability.
Pet insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Employee assistance program. Part-time employees are eligible for some benefits.