PRN Server

MBK Senior Living•Olympia, WA

19d

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, serving meals, and supporting kitchen and dining operations. Servers work varied hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., seven days a week. The posted pay rate is $17.13–$17.20 per hour. The position requires professional, courteous interactions with residents, family members, guests, coworkers, vendors, and the public. Servers follow residents’ dietary needs and preferences, food-safety procedures, applicable regulations, and company policies. The role also involves maintaining a clean and welcoming dining environment, supporting resident safety, and cooperating with the dining team.

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 seven days of employment; the test must be from within the last 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 regulatory requirements, such as Food Handler Certification.
Must be mobile and able to stand for prolonged periods; 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Take accurate food orders and serve appetizing, visually 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.
Help residents with meal and menu selections and attend to their 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 about absent residents to designated team members for a safety check.
Greet and seat residents promptly, paying special attention to welcoming 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 comply with food-handling and service protocols.
Clean the dining area; set up and reset tables; return dishes to the kitchen; fold napkins; and maintain and restock supplies, food, and condiments, including appropriate storage and inventory.
Help break down deliveries, put away stock, and wash dishes as needed.
Support community marketing efforts through positive interactions and compliance with grooming and dress standards.
Cooperate with other kitchen and dining services 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 by following 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

All Team Members: 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.
Full-time team members: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 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.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group trainings.
Competitive salaries.