Server PT E

Hillcrest Health & LIving•Papillion, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a friendly, dependable, and service-focused Server to join our culinary team at Hillcrest Shadow Lake in Papillion, NE. This part-time schedule is a great fit for someone looking for consistent hours without a full-time commitment. The position includes an 8-hour shift every Sunday plus two to three evening shifts during the week, approximately 4.5 hours each. Hillcrest Shadow Lake offers senior living and healthcare services in a welcoming environment where team members have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and coworkers. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Server, you will help make mealtimes enjoyable by providing friendly, attentive service while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. The role is responsible for serving prepared meals and beverages while following required cleaning, sanitation, and food-service standards. The position combines resident-facing meal service with dining-room preparation, sanitation, dishwashing, food-temperature monitoring, and other culinary support responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and movement as needed.
Must be comfortable standing and moving throughout meal-service periods.
Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful or changing situations.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Must follow applicable food-safety, sanitation, infection-control, and chemical-handling requirements.
Must be able to utilize technology and workplace resources efficiently and effectively.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Previous restaurant, serving, dining-room, hospitality, or food-service experience preferred.
A friendly and service-focused approach.
A genuine interest in working with aging adults.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn menus, dietary requirements, and resident preferences.
Strong attention to detail with meal service, food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
Ability to work efficiently during busy meal periods.
Dependability and consistent attendance.
A calm, flexible, and professional approach when priorities change.
Strong teamwork and willingness to assist wherever needed.
Comfort using basic workplace technology and resources.
A professional, respectful, and positive attitude.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience waiting tables or providing dining-room service preferred.
Previous experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, or food service is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve residents meals and beverages tableside in accordance with prescribed dietary orders.
Become familiar with menus, prescribed diets, and food textures so you can accurately respond to resident questions.
Provide friendly, attentive, and respectful service throughout the dining experience.
Set and reset tables before and after meal service.
Maintain a clean and organized dining room and kitchen area.
Clean plates, silverware, glasses, pots, pans, and other food-service equipment using the dish machine or three-compartment sink.
Maintain appropriate dining-room supply levels to ensure the team is prepared for meal service.
Complete required food-service temperature logs before and after service.
Follow food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards.
Properly store and use cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety requirements.
Ensure food items are properly dated, stored, and rotated.
Learn resident preferences and help create a positive, personalized dining experience.
Assist with other culinary responsibilities and team needs as assigned.