Part Time Server

MBK Senior Living•Olympia, WA

4d•$17 - $17

About The Position

The Server is responsible for making residents’ dining experiences pleasant and positive by providing high-quality dining service that considers resident preferences and emphasizes exceptional customer service. The role includes maintaining dining areas, seating residents, serving meals, and supporting kitchen and dining operations. Servers interact with residents, family members, and guests in a professional, efficient, and courteous manner, while following dietary instructions, food-safety protocols, company policies, and applicable regulations. This is a part-time role paying $17.13–$17.20 per hour, with hours up to 30 per week. The position requires mobility throughout the workday and the ability to perform physical tasks including prolonged standing and walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, repetitive motion, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing up to 250 pounds as necessary. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.

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 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 salad bars, heating carts, 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 regulations and policies, including relevant state licensing requirements, HIPAA, and Resident Rights.
Must not be considered an Excluded Party when employed at a community receiving Medicare or Medicaid funding; an Excluded Party notice must be presented to a supervisor immediately if the employee learns they have become an Excluded Party.

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.
Engage with residents, assist with meal and menu selections, and attend to dining needs as necessary or requested.
Follow residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences as outlined by the Supervisor and in care plans.
Track resident meal attendance and promptly communicate information about absent residents to designated team members for safety checks.
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 service when room service is requested.
Keep dining areas, tables, chairs, and serving stations clean and sanitary, and follow food-safety handling and service protocols.
Clean dining areas; set up and reset tables; return dishes to the kitchen; fold napkins; maintain and restock supplies; and properly store and inventory food and condiments.
Assist with breaking down deliveries, putting away stock, and washing dishes as needed.
Support community marketing through positive interactions, dress, and behavior, and follow grooming and dress standards.
Cooperate with other kitchen and dining services staff to help provide residents with a positive 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 concerning the department.
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

Impacting lives and building lasting relationships.
A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates success.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and 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.
Competitive salaries.