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At Berwick, we're not just in the business of senior living—we're creating true, vibrant communities where people connect, thrive, and pursue their interests.

We’re powered by people.

Every one of our communities is designed for the people who live and work within it. We believe that every age holds opportunities for discovery, adventure and connection and that it’s our responsibility to empower those around us—Berwick residents and team members—to embrace their fullest, most meaningful life.

Everything we do is motivated by a desire to make a significant difference in people’s lives. Our team members are compassionate, forward-thinking and hard-working. We’re not afraid to take risks or have fun. Working with Berwick’s residents is immensely rewarding and interesting, and those who thrive here bring curiosity and appreciation to their interactions with residents and their fellow team members alike.

Sound like you? Read on below to see if this is meaningful to you.

Berwick on the Park is looking for a Lead Server who is reliable, authentic, and excited to make a difference in the lives of people. As part of a dynamic team environment, your unique sense of humour, optimism, and ability to work well with seniors, will lead to a flourishing career with a company that supports your personal and professional growth.

The Berwick Perks:

- Meaningful work. At Berwick, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
- A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.
- Refreshments while you work. Berwick’s chef-prepared meals are delicious! We offer partially subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.

High-value Benefits:

- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Discounted Meal Program
- Complimentary Onsite Gym Use
- Vacation starting at 6%
- Employee Perks Discount Program
- RRSP Matching

Schedule:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11:00am - 7:30pm, & Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00am - 6:30pm. 40 hours weekly.

Pay:

Starting wage is $25.34

Position Summary:

The Lead Server/ Host is responsible for managing the flow during meal service and is the first point of contact for residents and guests entering the dining area.



This role is responsible for creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere while managing private dining arrangements, beverage orders, and reservations. The host works closely with dining staff providing leadership to ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents. In the absence of the Senior Manager of Hospitality, the Host is responsible for overseeing the dining room, leading the front-of-house team, and resolving guest concerns.

Qualifications Required:

- 1-2 years as a senior server or dining room team leader
- Standard First Aid, and CPR-C certification
- Food Safe Certification – Must complete within 90 days of hire if not already completed.
- Serving it Right and Food Safe Certification
- Experience in hospitality, dining services, or senior living preferred
- Strong decision-making and accountability skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and other software (training provided)
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Active listening, clear communication, and conflict resolution
- Calm in emergency situations. Flexible, adaptable, and strong time management skills

Note: At Berwick we understand the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, a prerequisite of employment is that all new hires are vaccinated as approved by Health Canada. A current TB test and criminal record check are also required pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act for working with vulnerable adults.

What our team is saying about working with Berwick Retirement Communities

I have always been proud to work at Berwick. My role allows me to collaborate daily with a supportive team and build relationships with the residents who live at and call Berwick home. It’s that connectedness that makes working here so special.

-Lydia, Resident Services Manager,



Berwick on the Park since 2008.

Berwick is like no other company that I’ve worked for. I feel supported in my role to be creative and to try recent things and there are always opportunities to learn and grow. We have such a dynamic team of staff and residents who really care about one another, and we have a lot of fun together. I couldn’t ask for more in a workplace.

-Rachelle, Active Living Manager, Berwick Royal Oak since 2021.

I love working with the Marquise and Berwick team. Together we are a family who demonstrates pride, dedication, loyalty within our team. It is so easy to come to work when you absolutely love your job. It is a pleasure to watch my team grow with our residents as it brings them so much joy to listen to their stories; residents become our family as well.

-Marlo, Senior Hospitality Manager at Berwick Comox Valley since 2015.

Brio is unlike any other care facility I’ve worked in. Our residents and staff create a genuinely cheerful and supportive environment, and the smaller team allows us to build strong, meaningful connections with one another. We trust and respect each other’s professionalism and work ethic, which has helped us cultivate a truly harmonious workplace. This openness makes it easy to share feedback and continuously improve the quality of care we provide for our residents.

- Rachel, Licensed Practical Nurse, Berwick Royal Oak

Working as a nurse at Berwick Brio has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my 12 years in healthcare. The team is supportive, compassionate, and truly committed to delivering exceptional resident care. Each day feels meaningful, and the environment encourages growth, teamwork, and genuine connection. It’s a place where you feel valued both as a professional, and as a person.

- -Lindsay, Licensed Practical Nurse, Berwick Royal Oak

Pay: From $25.34 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you have 2 Covid Vaccinations?

Experience:

- senior server: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Serving It Right (preferred)
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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