Dining Server

Job Description

Job Description

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What You'll Get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days after your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products

*Benefits listed above are for Full-Time Team Members*

Givens Highland Farms is looking for both Full-Time and PRN Dining Server's to join our growing Dining Services team! The primary purpose of your position is to perform services to residents, guests, and staff in the dining operations. Dining Room Servers will set-up, maintain proper cleanliness and safety in all dining areas, while providing the highest degree of care. Our current needs revolve around day and evening shifts.

• Full-Time Shifts: (with some room for flexibility) 
  • Weekdays and weekends: 11:00 am - 7 pm
  • Sundays: 9:00am - 3:00pm

• PRN shifts: (with some room for flexibility)
  • Monday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday: 11:00am - 7:00pm
  • Sunday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

What you'll do: 

• Organize and set up dining room and beverage area for meal service
• Assist in helping residents select from menu as needed
• Ensure that residents receive foods appropriate to their needs, diet orders, and tray cart instructions
• Perform all side work, deep cleaning assignments, closing duties to meet required sanitary standards
• Assists in the assemble and completion of carry-out  and delivery meals as needed
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Working knowledge of sanitary standards related to food handling and preparation
• High School or GED equivalent is preferred
• Knowledge to serve meals in an appealing and appetizing manner

Compensation: $17 - $18.50 per hour based on background and experience

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 50 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years. 

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