Server - PT

MBK Senior Living • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • $15 - $17

About The Position

The Server is responsible for creating a pleasant, positive dining experience for residents by providing high-quality service that takes resident preferences into account. The role includes seating residents, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and supporting dining and kitchen operations. Servers interact with residents, families, and guests and follow dietary care plans, food-safety procedures, applicable regulations, and company policies.

This is a part-time position available for 18–29 hours per week, with the schedule to be determined. Pay starts at $15–$16.50, depending on experience. A Food Handler’s Certification is required, and applicants must be legally able to serve wine. Previous assisted-living experience is highly desirable. Exposure to restaurant operations or the ability to learn is required. A high school diploma or GED is highly preferred.

The position requires mobility and the ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform tasks including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive motions. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older, or have a proper work permit and authorization documentation.
• Must complete required background clearances and health screening and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment; the TB test must be from within the last 6 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 state-specific regulatory requirements, such as Food Handler Certification.
• Must be legally able to serve wine.
• Exposure to restaurant operations or the ability to learn.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, overhead reaching, and 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in assisted living is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate food orders and serve 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.
• Assist residents with meal and menu selections and attend to their dining needs.
• Follow residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences as outlined by the Supervisor and care plan.
• Track resident meal attendance and promptly notify designated team members about absent residents for a safety check.
• Greet and seat residents promptly, helping create a welcoming atmosphere and integrating new residents.
• Deliver meals to residents’ rooms and retrieve trays after service when room service is requested or required.
• Keep dining areas, tables, chairs, and serving stations clean and sanitary, and follow food-safety protocols.
• Clean the dining area, set and reset tables, return dishes to the kitchen, fold napkins, and maintain and restock dining supplies and food or condiments.
• Assist with breaking down deliveries, storing stock, and washing dishes as needed.
• Support community marketing through positive interactions and compliance 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 by following established safety 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 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.
• Leadership development and live in-person, virtual, individual, and group training.
• Full-time team members: medical, dental, and vision coverage; multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions; healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts; commuter benefits; company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage; disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements; voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

What This Job Offers

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