Waitstaff - Peterson Meadows at Wesley Willows – Rockford, Illinois

Start a meaningful career as a member of our Waitstaff at Peterson Meadows, a Wesley Willows senior living community.

Make a difference in someone's life every day.
Join the Wesley Willows family, where your work is more than a job—it's a fulfilling journey of personal and professional growth, guided by strong ethics and a commitment to compassionate service.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
• Competitive Pay: Wage begins at $15.00/hour + credit for experience
• Various Schedules: Full-time and part-time positions are available. Weekend and holiday availability is required. Full-time roles include open, mid, and closing shifts. Part-time shifts are from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do:

• Serve and distribute meals in a timely, professional manner
• Maintain cleanliness in service areas, dining rooms, event spaces, and storage areas
• Return soiled service items and linens to the appropriate areas and ensure utensils and supplies are ready for the next service
• Support special functions as needed
• Assist with to-go meals and distribution within the main building
• Maintaining the dining area and resetting as needed, including routine cleaning tasks
• Assistance with plating menu items as-needed
• Ability to lift trays and other kitchen/service-related equipment, approximately 20lbs

What You'll Need:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older (required)
• Minimum 1 year of previous experience in a food service setting (preferred)
• High school graduate or equivalent (preferred)
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to provide for prompt service
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required

Benefits Available to You:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mail Order Pharmacy
• Telemedicine
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety The wellbeing of our residents and team members is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe, we ask all team members to receive a yearly flu shot (with medical and religious exemptions available). While we do not require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, we do collect vaccination status in accordance with health guidelines. This helps us keep our community informed, safe, and prepared.