About Discovery Management Group
Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.
As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
Discover You Purpose with us at Discovery Village Des Plaines.
As a Server, you’ll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming dining experience for our residents and guests. Your attention to service, hospitality, and care helps ensure mealtimes are enjoyable, engaging, and reflective of the high standards of our community.
Your Role:
As a Server, you are responsible for supporting daily dining operations by providing friendly, timely, and attentive meal service while maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting dining environment.
Position Highlights:
- Status: Part Time
- Schedule:6:30 am to 12 nn
- Location: 800 S River Rd Des Plaines IL, 60016
- Rate of Pay: 15$
What You’ll Do:
- Take meal and beverage orders and serve food in a friendly, professional, and timely manner.
- Ensure residents and guests are satisfied with their meals and dining experience.
- Maintain knowledge of daily specials, menus, and food items to assist residents with selections.
- Set up, maintain, and clean dining room tables, side stations, and surrounding areas.
- Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
- Practice proper food handling, safety, and sanitation procedures.
- Assist with opening and closing duties, including completing assigned checklists.
- Support orientation and training of new servers as needed.
- Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and hospitality.
- Assist with dining room organization, flow, and supply placement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous dining or hospitality experience preferred.
- Enjoys working with seniors and providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to interact professionally and courteously with residents, guests, and team members.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
- Demonstrates good judgment, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift trays, dishes, and supplies (up to 25–50 lbs.).
- Possible exposure to cleaning chemicals and food service equipment.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends/holidays.
- Comfort interacting closely with residents during meals.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
- Competitive wages
- Early access to earned wages before payday!
- Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
- Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid training
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Company provided uniforms
- Employee Assistance Program
Why Join Us:
Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.
Our Culture & Values
So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.
Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V
A Note to Applicants
This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.
Employment Scam Warning
We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.
Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening
Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.
Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.
Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
