Full Time, Server

MBK Senior Living•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

The Server is responsible for making residents’ dining experiences pleasant and positive by providing high-quality dining service that accounts for resident preferences and delivers exceptional customer service. The role includes seating residents, taking and serving meal orders, maintaining dining areas, and supporting kitchen and dining services. Servers must follow dietary instructions, food-safety protocols, company policies, and applicable regulations while contributing to a welcoming, safe, and team-oriented environment. The position pays $21–$24 per hour, depending on experience (DOE). Restaurant operations exposure or the ability to learn is required. A high school diploma or GED is highly preferred. Candidates must meet age or work-authorization requirements, complete background clearances and a health screening, and provide a negative TB test within seven days of employment. State-specific requirements such as Food Handler Certification must be met and maintained. The work requires mobility throughout the day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, overhead reaching, and repetitive movement. The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds is required as necessary. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable law.

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 English communication skills, including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading.
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.
Must be able 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), highly preferred.
Exposure to restaurant operations or the ability to learn.

Responsibilities

Deliver professional, efficient, courteous dining service; take accurate orders and serve 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.
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 specified by the Supervisor and care plan.
Track resident meal attendance and promptly communicate absences to designated team members for safety checks.
Greet and seat residents promptly, help 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 or required.
Maintain clean and sanitary dining areas, including tables, chairs, and serving stations, and follow food-safety handling and service protocols.
Clean dining areas, set and reset tables, return dishes to the kitchen, fold napkins, and maintain and restock dining supplies and food items.
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 colleagues 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 recognizing others 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, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group trainings.
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 to support physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
For full-time team members: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
For full-time team members: multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
For full-time team members: healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
For full-time team members: commuter benefits.
For full-time team members: company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
For full-time team members: disability benefits, where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
For full-time team members: voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.