Server, Full-Time

As a Server at Spectrum Retirement Communities, your primary responsibilities include directing residents to their tables, presenting menus, suggesting dishes, and assisting in drink selection. You'll also take residents' orders accurately, entering them into our advanced point-of-sale system, and complete dining room opening and closing tasks to maintain a welcoming environment.

To be a successful Server at Spectrum Retirement Communities, you need a friendly demeanor, eagerness to learn, and compassion for our residents. If you're under 18, proper schoolwork authorization is required. You must hold a Food Handler’s Card or be willing to obtain one, as well as possess strong customer service skills.

As a Full-Time Server at Spectrum Retirement Communities, you can expect a variable work schedule. This provides flexibility, allowing you to engage with residents and become a part of their daily lives in our community restaurant setting.

Yes, Spectrum Retirement Communities offers numerous benefits for full-time team members, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and discounts through Perk Spot. Additionally, you can participate in our 401(k) plan, which further promotes your financial well-being.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourages all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, it is not a requirement for employment. We respect individual choices while fostering a safe environment for our residents and staff.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your passion for service! Discuss how you enjoy interacting with people, particularly seniors, and how you believe in making a positive impact through your role. Sharing personal anecdotes about your previous experiences can strengthen your answer.

When answering this question, emphasize your patience and effective communication skills. Explain how you empathize with the customer, actively listen to their concerns, and work to resolve the issue in a calm and professional manner, keeping the residents’ dining experience a priority.

Use this question to highlight your teamwork skills. Describe a specific instance where you successfully collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth service, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and mutual support in a busy restaurant environment.

Detail your time-management strategy in your response. Mention how you assess tasks based on their urgency, ensure that essential duties are completed first, and communicate with your team to manage workflow effectively, ensuring that all residents receive timely service.

Discuss your proactive service orientation, such as greeting guests warmly, anticipating their needs, and personalizing their experience based on their preferences. Mention how smaller gestures, like remembering a resident’s favorite drink, can significantly enhance their experience.

Express your understanding of the importance of food safety. Discuss your commitment to following all regulations, including holding a Food Handler’s Card, ensuring proper food storage, and maintaining a clean serving area to provide safe dining experiences for residents.

Talk about how teamwork fosters a better dining experience for residents. When team members communicate effectively and work together seamlessly, it results in quicker service and a more enjoyable atmosphere, enhancing the overall satisfaction of residents.

Identify and elaborate on specific skills that align with the job, such as strong customer service, effective communication, and a compassionate attitude. Give examples of how you’ve utilized these skills in past experiences, and link them back to the values of Spectrum Retirement Communities.

Emphasize your awareness of dietary needs and your approach to addressing them. Share how you would communicate with residents regarding their requirements, verify options with the chef, and ensure that the resident feels cared for and understood throughout the process.

Reflect on the values of Spectrum Retirement Communities, such as compassion and community engagement. Speak to how their commitment to building relationships with residents and fostering a joyful environment aligns with your personal values and the type of work environment you seek.