Morning Dining Server

MBK Senior Living•Seattle, WA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Server provides residents with a pleasant, positive dining experience through high-quality service that respects resident preferences and emphasizes exceptional customer service. The role includes seating residents, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and supporting kitchen and dining operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (20 hours per week), at $21.30 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is highly preferred.
Exposure to restaurant operations or the ability to learn.
Must be at least 18 years old, or have a proper work permit and authorization documentation.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within seven days of employment; the test must be from within the previous six months.
Basic counting skills for tasks such as tracking meals and residents.
Excellent English communication skills, including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading.
Ability to operate standard serving equipment, such as a salad bar, heating cart, and trays.
Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, guests, vendors, and the public.
Meet and maintain applicable state-specific regulatory requirements, such as Food Handler Certification.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods; walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions; and move intermittently throughout the workday and community.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Take accurate food orders and serve appetizing, visually appealing meals to residents, family members, and guests professionally, efficiently, and courteously.
Follow table etiquette, including serving from the left, clearing dishes between courses, and resetting tables.
Engage with residents and assist with meal and menu selections and dining needs.
Follow residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences as provided by the Supervisor and care plan.
Track meal attendance and promptly notify designated team members when residents are absent for a safety check.
Greet and seat residents promptly and create a welcoming atmosphere, with special attention to integrating new residents.
Deliver meals to residents’ rooms and retrieve trays after meal service when room service is requested.
Keep dining areas, tables, chairs, and serving stations clean and sanitary, and follow food-safety protocols.
Clean the dining area; set up and reset tables; return dishes to the kitchen; fold napkins; maintain and restock supplies; and properly store and inventory food and condiments.
Assist with deliveries, stock storage, and dishwashing as needed.
Support community marketing through positive interactions and compliance with grooming and dress standards.
Cooperate with kitchen and dining services colleagues to provide a positive resident dining experience.
Promptly report safety or equipment issues to the Supervisor.
Maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with established safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication, including mentoring, coaching, and use of recognition programs in alignment with MBK principles and core values.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed by the Lead, Supervisor, Director of Dining Services, or designee.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational loan assistance and scholarships.
Team member discount programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
For full-time team members: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
For full-time team members: multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
For full-time team members: healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
For full-time team members: commuter benefits.
For full-time team members: company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
For full-time team members: disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
For full-time team members: voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Leadership development and live in-person, virtual, individual, and group training.
Supportive community team and opportunities for personal and professional growth.