Server
Culinary & Hospitality
0-1 years
None, on-the-job training
$16-$20/hr
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Overview
Job Description
Servers in aging services communities do more than deliver meals. You’re one of the most consistent, familiar faces in a resident’s daily life — and the dining experience you help create matters more than people might expect.
Responsibilities include setting up the dining room, taking meal orders, serving food and beverages, responding to special requests, communicating resident feedback to kitchen staff, and keeping the dining area clean and welcoming. Accommodating individual dietary restrictions and preferences is part of the role every day.
This is a great fit for someone who is social, attentive, and genuinely enjoys making other people feel welcomed and cared for. Experience in restaurants or food service is helpful, but not required.
Education Requirements
No formal education or certification is required. ServSafe or a food safety certification is a plus and valued by some employers. On-the-job training is provided. If you have experience in a restaurant or other food service setting, that transfers well — and if you don’t, your enthusiasm and willingness to learn are what matter most.
Resources
Food Safety Training Requirements and Opportunities
International Institute of MN – Dietary Aide Training
A Day In This Role
A day typically begins with dining room setup and a brief check-in with the kitchen team on the day’s menu and any special dietary notes. During meal service, you take orders, serve residents, and check in to ensure each person has what they need. Between services, responsibilities include cleaning and resetting the dining room and helping prepare for the next meal. The work is active, social, and relationship-driven.
Advancement Opportunities: Where this role can take you
Cross-Pathway Note: Servers who enjoy the relationship-building side of this work sometimes move into activities or life enrichment roles. Those drawn to the kitchen can transition toward food preparation and eventually cooking roles.