Part Time, Server

MBK Senior Living • Bellevue, WA

10h • $21 - $24

About The Position

The Server is responsible for making residents’ dining experiences pleasant and positive by providing high-quality dining service that considers resident preferences and delivers exceptional customer service. The role includes maintaining dining areas, seating residents, and serving meals to residents, family members, and guests. Servers also support room service, kitchen and dining operations, food safety, resident safety, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

The position is part-time and pays $21–$24, depending on experience. A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is highly preferred. Exposure to restaurant operations is helpful, or candidates must be able to learn. Candidates must be at least 18 years old or have proper work authorization, complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide a negative TB test result within seven days of employment (from within the last six months).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is highly preferred.
• Exposure to restaurant operations or ability to learn.
• Must be at least 18 years old or have a proper work permit and authorization documentation.
• Must complete required background clearances and health screening and provide a negative TB test result 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 communication skills, including the ability to speak, write, understand, and read English.
• 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.
• Must meet and maintain applicable state-specific requirements, such as Food Handler Certification.
• Must be mobile and able to stand for prolonged periods and walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and in the community.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate food orders and serve appetizing, visually appealing meals professionally, efficiently, and courteously to residents, family members, and guests.
• Follow table etiquette, including serving from the left, clearing dishes between courses, and resetting tables.
• Engage courteously with residents, assist with meal and menu selections, and attend to dining needs as necessary or requested.
• Follow residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences as outlined by the Supervisor and care plan.
• Track resident meal attendance and promptly communicate with designated team members about absent residents for safety checks.
• Greet and seat residents promptly and help create a welcoming atmosphere, with special attention to integrating new residents.
• Deliver meals to residents’ rooms and retrieve trays after service when room service is requested.
• Keep dining areas, tables, chairs, and serving stations clean and sanitary, and follow food-handling and service 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 breaking down deliveries, putting away stock, and washing dishes as needed.
• Support community marketing through positive interactions, professional dress, and appropriate behavior in accordance with grooming and dress standards.
• Cooperate with kitchen and dining services team members to support a positive resident dining experience.
• Promptly report safety or equipment issues to the Supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and recognition program use 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

• Competitive salaries.
• Leadership development and live in-person, virtual, individual, and group training.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED