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Lifespace Communities · Mequon, WI · $15.00–$19.53 an hour · Full time

Posted Jun 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience taking orders and using a point-of-sale system.

What they are checking: Whether they can enter orders accurately, which matters for residents with dietary restrictions.

Tell me about a time you worked with a team to get through a very busy meal.

What they are checking: Whether they help teammates and communicate during the rush.

What does professional and timely service mean to you?

What they are checking: Whether their idea of good service lines up with the posting's standards.

What would you do

Our diners are residents who eat here often. How would you build good relationships with them?

What they are checking: Whether they see residents as regulars in their own home, not one-time customers.

A resident sends a dish back twice and is getting upset. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and courteous and bring in a lead when needed.

How do you handle room service orders when the dining room is also busy?

What they are checking: Whether they can juggle tray delivery and table service without letting either slip.

A resident who usually eats with friends is sitting alone and quiet. Would you do anything?

What they are checking: Whether they notice residents as people and show care beyond taking an order.

How would you serve a resident who has trouble hearing or seeing the menu?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt with patience so older adults can order with ease and dignity.

About the work

What side jobs and cleaning tasks would you expect at the end of a dining shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that closing work is part of the job, not optional.

How do you keep track of who ordered what when a table changes their minds?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that prevent mix-ups at the table.

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The full job description

As published by Lifespace Communities.

Community: Newcastle Place Address: 12600 N Port Mequon, Wisconsin 53092 Pay Range $15.00-$19.53+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our talented team of Culinary Servers today! What's in it for you? • Competitive base pay • Comprehensive health benefits medical, dental, vision effective Day 1 • Generous PTO Program • Retirement Plan with Company Match • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarships, Growth Opportunities and so much more! • Work for the BEST! A few details about the role: • Greet residents and guests in a professional, courteous, and timely manner. • Accurately take resident and guest orders, entering menu selections into a point-of-sale or similar tracking electronic system. • Serve meals and beverages in a prompt and professional manner. • Fill room service menu orders and expedite delivery and ensure all room service trays are retrieved at conclusion of dining time. • Clear tables during and after residents and guests have concluded dining. • Arrange table settings appropriately and efficiently. • Stock pantry areas with adequate supplies, complete assigned side jobs and perform thorough cleaning of the culinary venues. And here’s what you need to apply: • Prior experience in food service operation preferred. • Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic mathematics. • Ability to follow written and oral instructions. • General computer knowledge required • Ability to work in a fast-paced, friendly environment. • Must keep a professional appearance and demeanor. • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. • Ability to safely perform essential functions of the job without harm to self or others with or without reasonable accommodation. Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and servers over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations. Equal Opportunity Employer If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!

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