Server - Part-Time - Senior Living / Spokane, WA

Avamere • Spokane, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Server provides dining service to residents in a memory care, assisted living, and/or independent living facility, helping ensure a positive and enjoyable meal experience. The role includes taking and delivering meal and beverage orders, setting up and clearing dining tables, maintaining cleanliness, and responding attentively to residents’ needs. Servers may also take and deliver room-service orders to residents’ apartments, answer menu and dietary questions, and work with wait staff and kitchen staff to support efficient meal service.

The position requires following food-safety, hygiene, sanitation, and waste-disposal procedures; maintaining confidentiality of resident-care information; and interacting with residents and guests in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner. The schedule varies, and weekend availability is needed. The listed wage is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food-service sanitation and safety standards, normally acquired through on-the-job training.
• Maintain personal hygiene while working, including frequent hand washing and securing hair away from the face.
• Interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with department workers and other departments.
• Ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
• Current Food Handlers card issued by the local Health Department.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and procedures, and related laws and regulations pertaining to hospital and nursing-home operations.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident-care information.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm, cheerful environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record and deliver residents’ meal and beverage orders.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and courteously, presenting them attractively.
• Provide attentive, friendly service during meals and address residents’ requests or concerns.
• Set up the dining room before meals, including table settings and condiments, and maintain cleanliness during service.
• Clear tables after meals and reset them for the next service.
• Take and deliver room-service orders to residents’ apartments.
• Know the menu and answer residents’ questions about food and special dietary needs.
• Interact professionally and courteously with residents and guests, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Follow food-safety and hygiene procedures, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Collaborate with wait staff and kitchen staff to support smooth and efficient meal service.
• Dispose of food and waste according to established policies.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductibles; benefits eligibility begins at 30 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and premium pay for holidays worked; conditions apply.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs, and work/life balance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, and Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account (CERA).
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, whole life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed