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Server

  • Dominican Oaks
  • Santa Cruz, California
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $24.00 - $24.26 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-457538
Employment Type
Part Time
Department
Nutrition Services
Hours/Pay Period
50
Weekly Schedule
Tues-Sat(3:00-8:00)PM
Shift
Evening
Remote
No
Category
Dietary
Union
SEIU UHW

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Server, you will play a crucial role in providing courteous and efficient meal service to our patrons.

Every day, you will perform daily job tasks with a focus on delivering excellent meal service, directly enhancing the dining experience for our customers. You are expected to know and support the mission and values of the establishment, applying its philosophy consistently while performing all daily duties. Your attentive and respectful service will contribute significantly to the patrons' comfort and satisfaction.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a friendly and service-oriented demeanor, with previous experience in food service or customer care. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of interacting courteously and efficiently with customers and colleagues. A genuine commitment to customer satisfaction and embodying the organization's mission and values will be essential in providing a positive and supportive dining environment.

  • Takes orders, answers questions and makes suggestions regarding food preparation.
  • Provides starter (soup/salad), entree and dessert service to residents.
  • Garnishes and decorates dishes preparatory to serving.
  • Ladles soup, portions pies and desserts, brews coffee and performs other services as determined by establishment's size and practice.
  • Obtains linens, silver, glassware and china to set tables and arranges settings on tables.
  • Prepares beverages, relays orders to kitchen and expedites food orders.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Food Handler Permit: CA, within 30 Days
  • Must have ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Where You'll Work

Dominican Oaks is a beautiful 206-apartment retirement community located in a quiet, wooded setting behind Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital where we have served our community for over 25 years. Residents live a quality lifestyle and remain independent while receiving the unique benefits of congregate living.

Here at Dominican Oaks, you'll find us caring, friendly and supportive, ready to listen and respond. Find out for yourself why our residents all say, "Dominican Oaks is a wonderful place to call home."

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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