Alpine Ridge is a 60-unit senior independent living apartment community in Mount Vernon, WA.
For this position, we are seeking a dynamic self-starter who enjoys working with others and excels in a fast-paced food service environment. The ideal candidate will be friendly, communicative, and able to follow verbal and written instructions.
The Dining Room Servers will ensure meals are served promptly, courteously, and in compliance with sanitation regulations in a clean and attractive dining room.

Compensation: $16.28 / hour.

Schedule: 10 hours / week, Days vary 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their career to the next level! Interested in growing along with one of the leading property management companies in the Northwest? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Must have valid food handler’s card
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English in a manner sufficient to carry out the duties of this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner; both verbally and in writing.
• Able to complete company training requirements for this position within pre-determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional and client-oriented attitude about the company with coworkers, tenants, clients and the public whether contact is by mail, telephone or in person. Constantly strive for improvements in work process and results to better meet client's expectations. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner verbally and in writing.
• Greet residents and visitors at table before taking orders or serving. Politely and efficiently take meal orders and deliver them to the kitchen.
• Ability to multitask and able to manage numerous resident orders at the same time and ensure an exceptional dining experience.
• Ensure cleanliness of dining room/server station and awareness of health safety issues for self and staff.
• Serve late residents and guests and accommodate resident’s special needs and concerns. Coordinate the delivery of meal trays to resident apartments as needed. Make sure adaptive equipment is present for residents who require it.
• Serve beverages, cereals, soups, salads, meals and desserts as needed. Assist residents with opening packages, cutting food, etc. as needed.
• Bus dining room tables as residents finish their meals.
• Make sure dining room is clean and attractive immediately following meal service, with proper arrangement of tables and chairs, proper table decoration and settings, and clean carpets and floors. Clean tables and chairs, vacuum and clean floors, and set tables for next meal service.
• Complete side duties such as adding sugar and creamer packets, cleaning beverage center, replenishing service bar, etc.
• Assist with banquets and special events and performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Help manage resident relations and complaints.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships between departments and with coworkers. Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Accurately record time worked, adhere to time keeping guidelines, obtain approval for any overtime and coordinate your schedule with your supervisor to account for company training and to avoid overtime.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dining Room Coordinator.

Guardian – Company Description

Guardian is a developer, owner, and operator of multifamily properties, providing innovative real estate solutions dedicated to community and housing for all. Based in the Pacific Northwest, our customer-focused team is committed to supporting and lifting the communities we serve. Since 2002, Guardian has developed or acquired 11,000 multifamily units and 350,000 square feet of commercial space. With more than 400 team members, our management portfolio consists of 125 communities across four states.

The Guardian Experience – Our People

Property Management is our strength. People have always been our passion. We are proud to have been recognized through employee surveys as a Top Workplace employer in 2022 and 2023. Our team is, and has always been, actively engaged in superior real estate management and enhancing the communities in which we live and work. The company is also an active contributor to a variety of housing and education causes, and in 2023, Guardian was named the Top Philanthropic organization for medium-size companies in its headquarters region. In this economy, companies come and go. As a third-generation, family owned firm, Guardian’s growth and stability has evolved the company into a leading Pacific Northwest real estate management and investment firm.
Guardian Offers
In addition to competitive salaries, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Holidays, we offer a culture in which individuals work and participate in collaborative team environments and are encouraged to continue to grow both professionally and personally.
AAP/EEO Statement
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or by fax at (202) 690-7442.