Lead Server - Part Time

The Terraces at Summitview in Yakima, WA, a HumanGood community nationally rated as Best Assisted Living and Best Independent Living of 2025-2026 by U.S News & World Report, is looking for talented Servers to join our team! 

The Lead Server’s day-to-day work includes routinely setting up, clearing and cleaning and resetting dining room. You would be taking menu orders and serving residents and guests meals in a timely and gracious manner. You will be providing quality customer service to residents and guests.

Schedule: Part-time, rotating days. Must be available to work weekends.

Pay: $19.50-25.00 per hour, based on years of experience

Job Duties:

• Training newly hired servers;


• Oversight of host/hostess, bussers, and food runners;


• Knowledge of and ability to describe a menu in detail with 20 or more entrees;


• Able to understand and explain our dining "point" system to residents and guests;


• Greets residents and guests promptly as they arrive at their table;


• Records accurate food and beverage orders and input into the POS system;


• Explains how menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods;


• Informs guests of daily specials, makes recommendations;


• Attends pre-shift Showtime meetings, listening to menu descriptions and taking notes as needed to remember ingredients and allergy alerts


• Carries service tray in correct placement of orders to facilitate service of food and beverages;


• Completes bussing, runner, meal plater, utility and catering duties as needed or assigned;


• Refills beverages throughout the meal service


• Handles guest complaints in a positive and professional manner, referring to supervisor as appropriate;


• As assigned works all shifts and holidays;


• As assigned, performs catering function set up, break down and service;


• Maintains front of house and kitchen sanitation requirements;


• Communicates appropriately with supervisors and dining room staff;


• Set tables with silverware, saucers, bread plates, cups, water glasses, etc.;


• Fill water pitchers, coffee pots, napkin and bread baskets; prepares juice and milk or milk carts; folds napkins; places butter and creamers, jellies; prepares and oversees buffets and salad bars;


• Wait on residents, taking orders, serving food, beverages, and desserts; serves up desserts and salads; cleans off dishes as resident’s finish eating;


• Handle food in accordance with sanitary and recognized food serving standards;


• Responsible for adhering to HIPPA privacy rules and company policies, procedures and practices which require that resident-identifiable health information will only be used to perform the essential functions of this job.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

To be successful in the role, you would have:

• One year serving experience in a restaurant setting required, two years preferred.


• Food Handler’s required, ServSafe certification preferred.


• Availability that might include evenings, weekends, & holidays.


• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

What's in it for you? 

At HumanGood, we’re driven by purpose—reimagining senior living and creating communities where older adults can thrive. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger, making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day. Build your future where you’re supported — you’ll have the total rewards you need to build a confident, secure life for you and your family. Count on a compensation package that maximizes your health, wealth and well-being. And adds up to 40% in value to your base compensation.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date


• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays


• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest


• HSA option with employer contribution


• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs


• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)


• Cell Phone Stipend


• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

*Please Note: Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.

And as team members support residents, HumanGood supports team members. Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. Join us. You'll make a difference by helping our team members and our residents realize their full human potential. Learn more at www.HGcareers.org