Full Time, Server

MBK Senior Living•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

The Server is responsible for creating a pleasant and positive dining experience for residents by providing high-quality service that considers their preferences. The role includes seating residents, taking and serving meal orders, maintaining dining areas, and supporting kitchen and dining operations. Servers are expected to follow residents’ care plans and dietary needs, observe food-safety practices, and contribute to a welcoming, safe, and hospitable community environment. This full-time position is listed at $20–$24 per hour, depending on experience. The role involves interacting with residents, family members, guests, team members, vendors, and the public, and may include delivering meals to residents’ rooms. The Server also supports teamwork, open communication, and MBK Senior Living’s service standards and core values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is highly preferred.
Exposure to restaurant operations or the ability to learn.
Must be 18 years or older, or have 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 English communication skills, including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading.
Ability to operate standard serving equipment, such as a salad bar or heating cart and trays.
Ability to interact 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 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.

Responsibilities

Provide professional, efficient, courteous dining service by accurately taking orders and serving appetizing, visually appealing meals to residents, family members, and guests.
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 provided by the Supervisor and care plan.
Track resident meal attendance and promptly notify designated team members about residents who are absent for a safety check.
Greet and seat residents promptly, create a welcoming atmosphere, and give special attention to integrating new residents.
Deliver meals to residents’ rooms and retrieve trays after meal service when required for room service.
Keep dining areas, tables, chairs, and serving stations clean and sanitary, and follow 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 dining supplies, food, and condiments.
Assist with breaking down deliveries, storing stock, and washing dishes as needed.
Support community marketing efforts through positive interactions and adherence to 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, 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

Competitive salaries
Leadership development and live in-person, virtual, individual, and group training
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
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time team members
Multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Commuter benefits
Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Disability benefits, where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance