Health Care & Assisted Living Server (Full-Time)

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.  

At Goodwin Living, Health Care and Assisted Living Servers are responsible for the overall operation and sanitation of the tray area including preparing, assembling, and delivering trays.

The pay rate is $20.00/hr

• Portions food items according to menu and stores according to proper storage guidelines.
• Sets up household area with supplies for meal service and monitors supplies to ensure adequate availability.
• Verifies temperature of food items prior to food service and periodically checks temperature to ensure compliance of standards; promptly notifies supervisor on duty of all discrepancies; monitors food quality.
• Heats plates to be served and places properly in serving areas.
• Delivers and collects trays and plates from residents according to schedule.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area, supplies, and equipment in accordance with departmental sanitary guidelines.
• Washes all dishes used during the meal service.
• Accurately assembles trays and plates food according to menu specifications.
• Labels and dates unused food products clearly and according to department guidelines.
• Prepares snacks and other requests as directed.

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Excellent customer services skills required.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and writing.
• Must demonstrate respect when interacting with others, including co-workers, customers and visitors.
• Must be able to work as a team player.

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.