Wait Staff - Server

Aramark, a global leader in food service, is hiring a full-time Wait Staff - Server to join the onsite dining team in Edmonton, CA. The role centers on delivering meals to residents, guests and staff while upholding food safety standards and creating a home-like dining environment. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys helping people and has a customer-first mindset, especially if you’re comfortable working in healthcare, senior living or hospitality settings.

As part of the food and nutrition services team, the server helps with setting up and cleaning dining spaces and supports private or residential events managed by Aramark. You’ll serve meals and beverages in line with residents’ preferences and dietary requirements, assist during meals with respect, and maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of dining and serving areas. Following food safety, infection control and HACCP procedures is essential, and you’ll deliver meal trays and carts promptly while participating in special functions and catering events. You’ll also report equipment or resident concerns to management and use PPE to maintain workplace safety.

The company emphasizes service across a broad network, with a mission rooted in helping people and communities. This role offers an avenue to develop your skills in customer service and care environments, while contributing to a team that values safety, sanitation and quality dining experiences for residents, guests and colleagues alike.

What You’ll Do Day To Day In This Edmonton Server Role

You will set up and maintain dining rooms for everyday meals and for private or residential events, ensuring spaces are ready and presentable for service. You will serve meals and beverages according to what residents want and what their dietary needs allow, and you’ll assist residents during meals with courtesy and care. Keeping dining and serving areas clean and sanitary, following established food safety, infection control and HACCP procedures, is a daily responsibility. You’ll deliver meal trays and carts in a timely manner, take part in special functions and catering events, and report any equipment or resident concerns to management. PPE will be used to protect everyone’s safety, and you’ll perform other duties as assigned to help the team run smoothly.

The Right Candidate For This Server Role

• Ability to read and write English at Grade 12 level, basic math skills and the ability to follow instructions
• Must successfully complete the required training program within the defined probationary period
• Must communicate effectively with residents, customers and co-workers
• Must have the manual dexterity required for handling equipment and supplies
• Must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in schedule, work assignments and environment
• Must be willing and capable of working in a fast paced environment
• Must provide clear criminal record check and Vulnerable Sector screen
• Must provide vaccination record for Covid-19 and annual flu including boosters
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification

• High School Graduate or equivalent (preferred)
• Food Safety Certification preferred
• 2 years’ experience in healthcare, hospitality, or senior living environment preferred
• Experience with tray service carts, beverage machines, dishwashers, steam tables, cleaning equipment and POS systems

Advice For Applicants For This Edmonton Server Role

Lead with your most relevant experience at the top of your resume, especially any roles in healthcare, hospitality or senior living where you served meals or supported dining services.

Show concrete proof of the must-have skills by citing examples where you read and wrote English at Grade 12 level, performed basic math, followed instructions, and communicated clearly with residents and co-workers. Include notes about any clear criminal record checks and Vulnerable Sector screenings, and bring evidence of vaccination records and any relevant food safety certifications.

Prepare for questions about safe dining and service procedures, including how you follow food safety, PPE use, and HACCP guidelines, and how you manage setup for events or catering functions. Be ready to discuss how you handle dietary restrictions and resident preferences, and describe a time you contributed to a smooth, positive dining experience in a care or hospitality setting. You should also be prepared to talk about the probationary training period and what you’d look for in a supportive training program.

Consider asking about the types of private or residential events the team runs and what support is provided during those events, what training looks like during the three-month learning period, and how the team collaborates to maintain safety and service standards across shifts.