Server

Salary

$16.05 / hr - $18.31 / hr

Overview

Server

Pay:$16.05- $18.31/hour (based on experience)

Location:Elderwood Village at Colonie | 626 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110

Hiring Full Time Time

Join a Team That Feels Like Family

AtElderwood Village at Colonie, you'll find more than just a job—you'll become part of a welcoming community where kindness, teamwork, and exceptional resident care come together every day.

Our 94-bed assisted living community, located in the heart of the Capital Region, is currently undergoing exciting renovations, creating an even more beautiful place for residents to call home and for employees to build their careers. Whether you're beginning your hospitality journey or bringing previous restaurant experience, you'll be welcomed by a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.

Why Join Elderwood?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HRA & FSA

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Referral Program

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day

Position Overview

As a Server, you'll help create an enjoyable dining experience by providing restaurant-quality service to our residents with warmth, professionalism, and compassion. More than simply serving meals, you'll build relationships with residents, brighten their day through friendly conversation, and play an important role in enhancing their quality of life.

You'll also assist with various dining room and kitchen responsibilities while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are:

• Friendly, patient, and service-oriented

• Excellent communicators with strong customer service skills

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Team players who enjoy working collaboratively

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to cleanliness and safety

• Calm, dependable, and professional under pressure

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. If you're looking for a rewarding position where your kindness and hospitality make a real difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume environment

• Displays professional, friendly, hospitable and patient demeanor

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Promotes a collaborative, team-focused environment

• Detail-oriented

• Displays highest levels of cleanliness, hygiene and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age

• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals

• Prior customer service experience

• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain

• Physical stamina necessary for constant activity

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred

• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired

*Individuals under 18 years of age must be excluded from the usage of dangerous equipment such as: slicers, knives, compactors, garbage disposals and any cooking equipment.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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Posted Date2 days ago(10/21/2026 6:57 PM)

Requisition ID2026-37116

of Openings1

Area of InterestDining

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood Village at Colonie

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

ShiftDays with every other weekend shift rotation

Salary$16.05 / hr - $18.31 / hr

Reporting CategoryNon-Clinical