PRN Server

MBK Senior Living•Olympia, WA

20d•$17 - $17

About The Position

The Server is responsible for making residents’ dining experiences pleasant and positive by providing high-quality service that considers resident preferences and exceptional customer service. The role includes maintaining dining areas, seating residents, and serving meals to residents, family members, and guests. Servers may also deliver meals to residents’ rooms for those who choose room service and retrieve trays after meal service. The position supports a clean, sanitary, welcoming dining environment and follows food-safety protocols, resident dietary instructions, company policies, and applicable regulations. It also involves coordinating with team members, supporting kitchen and dining operations, and helping create positive interactions with residents and guests. Pay is $17.13–$17.20 per hour. Hours vary between 6:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., seven days a week.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old, or have a proper work permit and authorization documentation.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within seven days of employment; the TB test must be from within the last six months.
Have basic counting skills for tasks such as tracking meals and residents.
Have excellent English communication skills, including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading English.
Be able to operate standard serving equipment, such as a salad bar, heating cart, and trays.
Deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, guests, vendors, and the public.
Meet and maintain applicable state-specific regulatory requirements, such as Food Handler Certification.
Be mobile and able to stand for prolonged periods, walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions.
Move intermittently throughout the workday and in the community.
Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is highly preferred.
Exposure to restaurant operations, or the ability to learn.

Responsibilities

Take accurate food orders and serve attractive 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.
Greet and seat residents promptly, assist with meal and menu selections, and attend to dining needs; give special attention to welcoming new residents.
Follow residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences as directed by the Supervisor and documented in care plans.
Track resident meal attendance and promptly notify designated team members when residents are absent for a safety check.
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-handling and service-safety protocols.
Clean the dining area, set and reset tables, return dishes to the kitchen, fold napkins, and restock dining supplies and condiments while maintaining proper storage and inventory.
Assist with breaking down deliveries, putting stock away, and washing dishes as needed.
Support community marketing efforts through positive interactions and compliance with grooming and dress standards.
Cooperate with other kitchen and dining services staff to provide residents with a positive 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.
Follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication, including mentoring, coaching, and using recognition programs 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 (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.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development and live, in-person, virtual, individual, and group training.
Full-time team members: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Full-time team members: multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
Full-time team members: healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Full-time team members: commuter benefits.
Full-time team members: company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
Full-time team members: disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
Full-time team members: voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.