Server (day shift, year-round)

Brethren Village and Aramark invite you to stop by Brethren Village, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, to learn about employment opportunities in our Dining areas, and for an on-the-spot interview. We will be interviewing individuals interested in day shift Server and Dining / Dietary Aide positions. No prior experience is required for these positions.

Wednesday, September 2

Brethren Village Welcome Center

3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543

Drop by our Welcome Center anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

You are encouraged to complete our online application in advance, through (or by clicking on the "Apply" link above). If you cannot stop by on September 2, simply complete and submit our online application to be considered: . Thank you!

Join our vibrant community...

Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is hiring full-time and part-time Servers for morning or afternoon work hours. No prior experience is required for most positions; we will provide training.

Brethren Village provides competitive pay rates and $1.00 extra per hour for weekend work. Servers have every other weekend off, and no late night work hours.

Servers provide exceptional hospitality to Brethren Village Residents, Team Members, and other dining guests. Servers set-up dining areas; take orders and serve meals to dining guests; take payment from guests; keep assigned dining areas clean and sanitary; consistently provide service in an efficient, professional, and friendly manner. Servers also assist with large, on-campus catered events.

Lead Servers help train, guide, and coordinate the work of other staff ($16.60 / hour starting rate for Lead positions, with 1 year of prior experience as a Server).

Servers must be able to carry trays, push carts, stand and walk frequently during their shift; communicate effectively with dining guests; work independently and efficiently; consistently follow safe food handling protocols.

Please Note: Brethren Village Servers are not permitted to accept tips, but do receive a consistent pay rate.

Work Schedules

• Full-time, benefits-eligible: 40 hours per week; year-round; work days may vary a bit from week to week and will include mornings and afternoons, and every other weekend and every other holiday (every other weekend and holiday off) --- $15.00 per hour with no prior experience; up to $16.60 per hour with at least 1 year of experience as a Server

• Part-time: typically 16 - 32 hours per week; mornings and afternoons; some weekend-only schedules may be available --- $14.00 per hour with no prior experience

Core Requirements:

• a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use software, apps, and databases independently
• the ability to complete online training independently
• dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
• attention to safety: ability and willingness to consistently work in a safe and alert manner, and to report to work fit for duty; commitment to wearing protective equipment as required for the position and adhering to all health and safety standards
• commitment to treating each Resident, Team Member, and member of the Brethren Village community with respect

Additional Requirements for this Position:

• effective interpersonal and communication skills: must be comfortable initiating mealtime conversations with older adult Residents and other dining guests
• ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• ability and willingness to provide service in a professional and friendly manner, and to consistently interact with dining guests in a pleasant and helpful way
• willingness to complete all assigned work in an effective and efficient manner, working collaboratively with others
• must be willing and able to work in a safe and hygienic manner at all times, consistently following Brethren Village protocols and sound food-safety practices
• the ability to push and pull up to 50 lbs. (carts), and lift up to 25 lbs. (trays); must be able to stand and walk frequently during the shift
• the ability to work as scheduled, including every other weekend and holiday
• for Lead positions: at least 1 year of prior experience as a Server; ability to effectively train, guide, and coordinate the work of other staff; the ability to work year-round, dayshift

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and TB test.

Please note: Applicants who are offered employment must be able to attend a 2 to 3 hour pre-employment appointment during the morning or early afternoon, including an off-site physical exam (if under age 18, a parent or guardian must also attend), and participate in an orientation session from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on a Monday.