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Waitstaff
Part-time: 4:30pm -8:30pm


The Forest at Duke’s mission is to provide a caring, responsible community that fosters the independence of residents of retirement age by enhancing their capability to lead purposeful, active, healthy and secure lives.  Moreover, we strive to be the preferred provider of services for older adults in the Durham community. 

The Waitstaff position supports the organization’s mission by delivering an exceptional dining service experience.  This position reports to the Dining Services Manager or designee.

Key Position Qualifications Include:

• Must be 16 years of age. High School or equivalent preferred.
• Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or healthcare setting experience is highly desired.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to relate to residents, families, guests, and staff.
• Ability to maintain professional attitude in high stress area.

Key Performance Success Indicators Include:

The Forest at Duke’s Core Competencies

• Ensures that the assigned task is understood prior to beginning the task.
• Manages conflict effectively without becoming emotional or defensive.
• Demonstrates a sincere commitment to serving customers at the highest possible level.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks in an effort to ensure timely completion.
• Makes minimal mistakes, errors and omissions.
• Provides assistance to others when they need it.
• Performs work according to job requirements.
• Consistently comes to work as scheduled, and is punctual and begins work as scheduled.

What’s in it for you?

• Minimum starting pay rate of $9.50 per hour
• Generous 403-B retirement plan company match
• Company paid employee assistance program (for you and your immediate family)
• Paid time off

…and so much more!

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please complete an employment application for immediate consideration. 

If you have questions, HR is here to help.

Phone: 919-433-2365
Email: hr@forestduke.org

The Forest at Duke is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, gender, gender identity or any other class of unique or protected character.