Server- Wentworth Senior Living

Whitsons Culinary Group•Portsmouth, NH
•Onsite

About The Position

The Server at Wentworth Senior Living supports patient comfort and healing by delivering nutritious meals with care, dignity, and kindness. The role serves meals promptly and professionally, ensures accuracy and compliance with individual dietary needs, assists with tray setup and cleanup, communicates preferences and concerns to kitchen staff, and maintains sanitation and cleanliness in food service areas. Servers interact directly with patients and healthcare staff and contribute to a positive, welcoming dining experience. The position is described as either part-time or full-time, non-exempt, with days and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The job is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. Work takes place primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service.

Requirements

  • Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.
  • Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Dependability, attention to detail, and a positive, professional image.
  • Comfort working in a hospital or healthcare facility setting.
  • Ability to stand for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
  • Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
  • Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

  • Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred; school nutrition or institutional food service experience also preferred.
  • ServSafe certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve meals to patients in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
  • Ensure meals are accurate and meet individual dietary needs.
  • Assist with tray setup and cleanup in patient rooms or dining areas.
  • Communicate meal preferences, concerns, dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests to kitchen staff and appropriate team members.
  • Support food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in food service areas.
  • Complete assigned food preparation, service, guest service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
  • Follow portion and production standards and pay attention to temperature monitoring, order accuracy, station setup, stocking, and recordkeeping.
  • Welcome and serve guests professionally, offer informed menu recommendations, and maintain a clean, welcoming dining area.
  • Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, kitchen staff, and other food service and dining room workers.
  • Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.

Benefits

  • Flexible shifts with no late nights.
  • Paid training.
  • Consistent hours.
  • Competitive pay with opportunities for growth.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
  • Paid time off.
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