Server - Full Time

Server 81 Oaks Senior Living | Sarasota, FL

Department: Dining Services

Status: Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Work Type: Onsite

About The Role 81 Oaks Senior Living is more than a workplace — it’s a home. We take pride in creating a welcoming, respectful, and resident-centered environment where people feel genuinely cared for and supported every day. Dining plays a central role in our community, shaping comfort, connection, and daily experience for our residents.

We are seeking a dependable and service-oriented Server to support our dining team in delivering a warm, efficient, and restaurant-style experience for residents and their guests. This role is essential to ensuring meals are served with professionalism, attentiveness, and care.

The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to creating a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment.

Key Responsibilities Dining Room Service & Execution

• Set up dining areas and serving stations prior to each meal.
• Serve meals to residents in accordance with menu guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are delivered accurately, efficiently, and with a high level of service.
• Reset tables, refill water, and maintain an organized and inviting dining environment.
• Deliver meal trays to resident apartments as needed.

Resident Experience & Customer Service

• Provide warm, respectful, and attentive service to residents, families, and guests.
• Approach all interactions with professionalism and a residentfirst mindset.
• Anticipate resident needs and respond promptly to requests.
• Support a calm, welcoming, and hospitalitydriven dining atmosphere.

Team Support & Side Work

• Complete assigned side work, opening tasks, and closing duties consistently and on time.
• Assist with dish area support, cleaning, and overall dining room upkeep as needed.
• Support kitchen and dining team members to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, service stations, and related workspaces.

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Uphold residents’ rights, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Teamwork & Communication

• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, leadership, and care teams.
• Participate in required training and support continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall dining operations.

Why You’ll Love Working at 81 Oaks

• A supportive, teamoriented environment where your work is valued and appreciated
• A leadership team that prioritizes communication, respect, and followthrough
• Meaningful work that directly impacts residents’ daily experience and quality of life
• A community where residents truly appreciate great service and personal connection
• Opportunities to grow within a strong and collaborative team

Qualifications

• Previous serving or hospitality experience preferred
• Food Handler’s Permit (or willingness to obtain)
• ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and teamoriented
• Compassion for and a desire to work with older adults

Physical & Professional Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull as needed for service duties
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to meet all health requirements.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background screening additional info here: https://ahca.myflorida.com/healthqualityassurance/bureauofcentralservices/backgroundscreening
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Commitment to upholding 81 Oaks' Mission, Core Values, and Policies & Procedures.

If you’re passionate about serving others and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, apply today to join the 81 Oaks dining team!