Server - Avamere Sherwood

Avamere • Sherwood, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Server in a memory care, assisted living, and/or independent living facility provides dining service to residents and helps ensure a positive meal experience. Duties include taking and delivering food and beverage orders, setting up and clearing tables, maintaining cleanliness, and responding attentively to residents’ needs. The role also includes taking room-service orders to residents’ apartments, answering menu and dietary questions, following food-safety procedures, and coordinating with wait staff and kitchen staff.

The position is at Avamere at Sherwood, 16500 SW Century Drive, Sherwood, Oregon. The schedule is listed as PT.

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 operation.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Compassion for and desire to work with elderly people.
• Help create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and calm cheerfulness.

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.
• Learn the menu and answer residents’ questions about food and special dietary needs.
• Interact professionally and courteously with residents and their guests.
• Follow food-safety and hygiene procedures, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Coordinate with wait staff and kitchen staff to support smooth, efficient meal service.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, with low individual and family deductibles; benefits eligibility 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, subject to conditions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs, and work/life balance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account (CERA).
• Voluntary and supplemental insurance options, including life and AD&D, 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