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Culinary Server-Full-Time-Keene
Company : American House Senior Living Communities
Location : Keene, NH
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Dining Room Server Position Summary
Dining Room Servers assist with the overall functioning of the Culinary department by providing excellent customer service to our Residents, enriching the lives of those we serve, through innovative and creative culinary experiences! As a Server you get to do the things you love, presenting delicious food and developing relationships with Residents and your staff. You will train and develop your skills with your Team Members to cater to our Residents wishes and desires.
We welcome candidates from all industries, including restaurant workers recently displaced from their current job and anyone with a passion for providing great customer service. We provide excellent work hours and flexible schedules!
Dining Room Server Required Skills/Abilities:
- Desire to impact others’ lives through excellent customer service
- Ambition to develop relationships with our Residents
- No prior experience needed; training provided
- Minimum 16 years of age
Dining Room Server Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- Previous customer service experience
- 2 – 3 years of experience of working in a commercial restaurant or club is preferred
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Providing our Residents with the highest quality of customer service
- Responsible for communicating, interacting with, and observing our Residents
- Responsible for taking Resident’s orders and serving Resident meals and beverages.
- Set up and decoration of the dining room tables for mealtimes
- Cleaning and sanitizing of the dining room, menus, kitchen, side-stations, and other areas as directed
- Assisting with the preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments for service
- Transports used dishes, waste, refuse and used linen to collection areas
- Follows and completes daily task assignments, ensuring all work is completed properly
- Notes Refrigeration temperatures
- Learns and retains Residents names, special requests, and dietary restrictions
- Assists with all special events and catering functions in a variety of areas throughout the community
- Assists with plating and delivery of meals to remote locations or Resident’s rooms if requested
- Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or Executive Director
Company Overview
Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.
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Frequently asked questions
Serving in a senior living community like American House focuses heavily on personalized care and relationship-building with residents, unlike standard restaurant settings. Culinary Servers here blend hospitality with compassion, catering to dietary needs and enhancing seniors' dining experiences, making the role uniquely rewarding in Keene’s local context.
Success in this role hinges on empathy, attention to residents' preferences, and adaptability in a team environment. While prior restaurant experience is helpful, passion for service and willingness to learn resident-specific needs are paramount. These skills create meaningful connections beyond just serving meals.
Starting as a Culinary Server here offers foundational hospitality experience with seniors, opening pathways to supervisory culinary roles or specialized dietary consulting within healthcare or senior living sectors – fields growing steadily in Keene due to increasing demand for quality elder care services.
The company provides comprehensive training emphasizing both operational tasks and interpersonal skills. Servers learn to manage timely meal delivery while engaging with residents meaningfully, fostering an atmosphere where culinary excellence meets heartfelt care.
Beyond standard customer service, American House prioritizes patience, respect for seniors’ unique needs, and a genuine commitment to enriching residents’ daily lives. This focus on compassionate care distinguishes their Culinary Servers in the hospitality landscape.
In Keene, Culinary Servers typically earn between $11 and $15 per hour, depending on experience and shift. Given the specialized nature of serving seniors, American House may offer competitive wages aligned with local hospitality standards and additional benefits.
Yes, the position is designed with flexible scheduling to suit diverse candidate availability. This flexibility benefits those balancing other commitments, making part-time or full-time culinary roles accessible within the Keene community.
While previous experience with seniors is preferred, it’s not a strict requirement. American House provides training to equip new hires with the skills needed to support residents effectively, welcoming candidates from various backgrounds passionate about service.
Servers manage tasks beyond food delivery, including table setup, sanitization, and assisting with special events. The atmosphere encourages attentiveness to residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, making each shift dynamic and resident-focused.
Adjusting from fast-paced restaurant settings to a senior living community requires patience and sensitivity to residents’ health and comfort. Culinary Servers must learn to balance efficiency with nurturing interactions, which can be a gratifying but nuanced transition.