Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Dallas Retirement Village - Dallas, OR 97338
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary Range: $16.25 - $16.75 Hourly

Job Shift: Swing
Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel

Position Summary
The Dining Server is responsible for providing courteous, prompt, and professional table service to residents and guests in an Assisted Living/Independent Living dining environment. This role supports an exceptional dining experience through teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety and hospitality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Provide full-service dining during scheduled meal periods, including greeting residents and guests, offering beverages, taking menu orders, communicating with kitchen staff, delivering meals, and responding to dining needs in a timely manner.
- Set, clear, and clean dining room tables following established procedures and food safety standards to prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepare and stock condiments and accompaniments for daily specials, including dine-in and to-go service, prior to meal service.
- Perform dishwashing and general cleaning duties as assigned.
- Follow all safety, sanitation, infection control, and universal precaution policies at all times.
- Maintain a clean, welcoming, and pleasant dining environment for residents, guests, and staff.
- Assist with upkeep of wait staff service areas and complete additional tasks as assigned by the Dining Room Manager, Chef, Dining Services Director, or Lead Server.
- Dispose of food waste and trash in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Accurately document food and equipment temperatures as required.
- Properly label, date, and store food items.
- Maintain professional appearance, personal hygiene standards, and compliance with department dress code.
- Attend required in-service training and education sessions.

Qualifications

Qualifications
- No prior serving experience required; on-the-job training provided. Prior food service experience is preferred.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to explain menu items, answer questions, and coordinate meal service.
- Ability to interact respectfully and compassionately with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
- Must obtain a Food Handler’s Card; if 18 years or older, must also obtain an OLCC card.
- Ability to work efficiently while meeting resident needs, dining standards, and assigned schedules.
- Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly population and commitment to quality service.
Hospitality Commitment
Dallas Retirement Village embraces a culture of hospitality. All employees are expected to uphold the following promises:
- Greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.
- Treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
- Anticipate needs and respond proactively.
- Listen attentively and respond enthusiastically.
- Hold ourselves and one another accountable.
- Embrace and value diversity.
- Make others feel important and appreciated.
- Ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance.
- Pay close attention to details.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Exposure to infectious waste and communicable diseases (including HBV and HIV).
- Exposure to hot kitchen areas and cold storage/freezer environments.
- Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds.
- Variable work pace depending on resident dining needs.
- May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts.
- Exposure to slippery floors, kitchen equipment, sharp objects, chemicals, and food odors.
Acknowledgement
I have read this job description and understand its contents. I acknowledge that this description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or working conditions associated with this position, and I may be required to perform additional duties to meet community standards of care and service.