Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

Join our team and benefit from:

Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
On-sight meal & uniform allowances
Paid time off (PTO)
Referral Bonus Program
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
Over 5 miles of hiking trails to explore and access to our new wellness center
Plus so much more!

The Dining Services Team at Givens Estates, a premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, is hiring two full-time Customer Service Specialist for our state-of-the-art dining venue, Market & Craft. This is a meaningful and vital position where you positively impact the lives of our residents, visitors, and fellow team members every day. And NO LATE NIGHTS means you will have more quality time to maintain a balanced life.

Interested in more hours or gaining experience in various roles? Our dynamic dining team welcomes candidates who are open to cross-training! If you're hired as a PRN dishwasher, server, or cook, there's potential to explore and work in multiple areas based on your skills and interests. Embrace the opportunity to diversify your experience and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of our dining services.

Availability Required: Primarily 11am -7:40pm with weekends, exceptions may apply.

What you'll do:

Organize and set up dining areas for service
Keep the dining room clean
Reset the dining room after service
Assist in carryout meals as necessary
Provide excellent meal service to residents and their guests
Handle and operate equipment in the assigned area

Experience is not required. We make this job fun and a team effort when serving our high-quality food to residents and guests. If it's your first job or you're a seasoned pro, we'll happily show you the ropes in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Compensation: $17 -18.50 per hour, based on experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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