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Dining Server – Senior Living

Lakewood Retirement Community-LifeSpire
Richmond, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026

Dining Server – Senior Living

Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities | $15.79–$17.86 per hour | No Tipping Required

Serve Great Food. Build Relationships. Make Someone's Day.

Looking for a serving job where you can earn a reliable hourly wage without depending on tips?

Join LifeSpire of Virginia as a Dining Server and become an important part of the daily experience for our residents.

This isn't a typical restaurant job. You'll serve meals in a welcoming senior living community, get to know the people you serve, and become part of a team that takes pride in creating a warm, respectful dining experience.

Pay: $15.79–$17.86 per hour

No tips. No tip pooling. No guessing what you'll make from one shift to the next.

Your hourly wage is your hourly wage.

We're hiring for both part-time and full-time positions, and this can be a great opportunity for students, people looking for a second job, retirees, hospitality professionals, and anyone who enjoys working with people.

Why This Job Is Different

If you've worked in a busy restaurant, you know the challenges: unpredictable income, demanding customers, late nights, and constantly changing shifts.

Our dining team offers a different kind of serving experience.

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Build genuine relationships with residents.
  • Work in a welcoming community environment.
  • Earn a consistent hourly wage without relying on tips.
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Gain valuable experience in hospitality, food service, and senior living.
  • Make a meaningful difference in someone's day.

And for full-time team members, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Do

As a Dining Server, you will help create an enjoyable and welcoming dining experience for our residents.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Prepare and set dining areas before meal service.
  • Welcome residents and provide friendly, attentive service.
  • Review menu options and take resident meal orders.
  • Plate and serve meals according to established service standards.
  • Deliver meals to resident homes within the community when needed.
  • Serve meals and beverages efficiently and courteously.
  • Clear and reset tables.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment.
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
  • Maintain proper personal hygiene and uniform standards.
  • Communicate effectively with residents and fellow team members.
  • Work as part of a team to provide excellent dining service.
  • Demonstrate reliable attendance and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

Who We're Looking For

You don't need years of restaurant experience to be successful here.

We're looking for people who are:

  • Friendly and approachable.
  • Dependable and responsible.
  • Comfortable talking with and helping others.
  • Patient and respectful.
  • Team-oriented.
  • Customer-service focused.
  • Willing to learn.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.

Prior restaurant, food service, hospitality, catering, banquet, cafeteria, hotel, senior living, or customer service experience is helpful—but not required.

Students Are Welcome!

This can be a great opportunity for high school or college students looking for their first job or gaining experience in hospitality, food service, customer service, or healthcare-related environments.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Full-Time Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible for:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 4.5% Employer Retirement Contribution
  • HSA Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Access to Early Earned Wages
  • Supportive Leadership
  • Collaborative Team Environment
  • Meaningful Work With Amazing Residents

More Than a Job

At LifeSpire of Virginia, dining is about more than delivering a meal.

For our residents, mealtime can be an opportunity to connect with friends, celebrate an occasion, catch up with a familiar team member, or simply enjoy a pleasant experience.

You can be part of making that happen every day.

Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living. Our values—Faith, Servant Leadership, Stewardship, Integrity, Innovation, and Joy—guide the way we work and serve others.

If you're looking for a stable hourly serving position where you can work with great people and make a meaningful difference, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today for our Dining Server position.

LifeSpire of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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