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Erickson Senior Living

Dining Associate

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What they do

A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.

$34,183 / year median in Maryland

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Dining Associate

Join our team as a Dining Associate in our Continuing Care department and play a key role in delivering excellent service to our residents. You'll ensure the dining room and pantry run smoothly, supporting our goal of providing a great dining experience. What we offer

  • Quality of life - most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
  • PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
  • 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
  • Growth Opportunities - grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
  • Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
  • 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
Compensation:

$18.00 per hour How you will make an impact

  • Greet and welcome residents upon their arrival at the restaurant
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant by coordinating with seaters to help servers and kitchen staff work efficiently
  • Assist with preparation, stocking, serving, and post-meal clean-up
  • Ensure all residents receive adequate nutritional intake
  • Answer phones professionally and follow up on requests
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the front of the house and kitchen
  • Assist in training the wait staff
    What you will need
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in a food service environment is preferred
  • Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Flexible with schedule, available to work some weekends and holidays
    Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable.

These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law...Visit the Employer site for more details

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance