Full Time, Server

MBK Senior Living•Bellevue, WA

10d•$21 - $24

About The Position

The Server is responsible for providing residents, family members, and guests with a pleasant, positive dining experience through attentive, professional service. The role includes taking food orders, serving meals, accommodating resident preferences and dietary needs, seating residents, and maintaining clean, safe dining areas. Servers may also deliver meals to residents’ rooms and assist with other kitchen and dining services. The position supports a welcoming community atmosphere through courteous interactions, teamwork, and adherence to company standards, food-safety procedures, and applicable regulations. The role also includes tracking meal attendance, maintaining dining supplies and inventory, reporting safety or equipment issues, and performing other duties as assigned by dining leadership. The position pays $21–$24, depending on experience. A high school diploma or GED is highly preferred. Restaurant operations exposure or the ability to learn is required. Applicants must meet age and work-authorization requirements, complete required clearances and health screening, and meet applicable state requirements such as Food Handler Certification. Physical demands include prolonged standing and the ability to move throughout the workday, perform frequent bending and reaching motions, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push up to 250 pounds as necessary. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old, 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 test must be from within the last 6 months.
Basic counting skills for 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, 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.
Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including resident rights, HIPAA, state licensing regulations, and requirements relating to professional licenses.
Must not be considered an Excluded Party under applicable Medicare, Medicaid, or other government contract program requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Take accurate food orders and serve appealing 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.
Help residents with meal and menu selections and respond to their dining needs.
Follow residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences as documented by the Supervisor and in care plans.
Track resident meal attendance and promptly notify designated team members when residents are absent for safety checks.
Greet and seat residents promptly, with special attention to welcoming new residents.
Deliver meals to residents’ rooms and retrieve trays after service when room service is requested.
Maintain clean, sanitary dining areas, tables, chairs, and serving stations, and follow food-safety protocols.
Clean and set up or reset dining areas, return dishes to the kitchen, fold napkins, and restock and properly store 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 compliance with grooming and dress standards.
Cooperate with kitchen and dining services team members to provide a positive resident dining experience.
Promptly report safety or equipment issues to the Supervisor.
Maintain a safe and secure environment 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 practices aligned with MBK principles and core values.
Perform other duties 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.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time team members.
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 Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
Disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
Supportive community team encouraging personal and professional growth and celebrating success.