Full-Time

Lead Server

Dining Services

Transforming Age

Transforming Age

51-200 employees

Nonprofit aging services network delivering housing

Compensation Overview

$16 - $18/hr

Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

In Person

Category
Food Service & Hospitality (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least two years of previous serving experience in a restaurant, hotel, or similar setting is required.
  • Basic arithmetic calculation ability is required.
  • Basic computer proficiency is required to process point-of-sale and other transactions.
  • Completion of a background check and drug screen is required, with possible physical, tuberculosis test, and fingerprinting requirements under state or local guidelines.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Dining Services staff in all aspects of front-of-house duties.
  • Facilitate an extraordinary dining experience for residents.
  • Set up tables while maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards.
  • Occasionally set up and prepare food items.
  • Keep the food and beverage area organized and fully stocked.
  • Know the menu for each meal to ensure all items are available and answer residents' questions.
  • Assist residents with meal service requests or needs.
  • Occasionally serve meals alongside the service team.
  • Promote the mission, vision, and values of Transforming Age and its affiliates.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Senior living experience is strongly preferred.
  • One to two years of previous supervisory experience is preferred.
  • A detail-oriented and efficient approach, collaborative attitude, and dedication to excellent service are preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for serving guests and team members are preferred.

Transforming Age is a nonprofit network that improves older adults’ lives by providing affordable housing, healthcare, and community programs across 28 communities through a broad affiliate system. It owns or manages housing, coordinates home- and community-based services via affiliates like Full Life Care, and funds programs through the TA Cares Fund, Education Fund, and charitable care initiatives. Unlike groups focused on a single service, it combines housing, health services, and community programs with philanthropy to support aging in place at scale. Its goal is to expand access to affordable housing, healthcare, and supportive services for seniors and build a scalable, sustainable ecosystem for aging in place.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fitch said June 2026 occupancy recovered; fiscal 2025 ILUs averaged 94%.
  • Parkshore Juanita Bay opened in 2026 fully leased with 50 independent-living units.
  • Leadership additions in 2026, including Matthew Perez and Andrew Minear, sharpen operations and fundraising.

What critics are saying

  • Fitch kept TA at BB in June 2026, exposing refinancing risk.
  • Olympic Tower still filled slowly after the pandemic, signaling fragile demand on large developments.
  • Bond debt secured by facilities and reserves creates an asset-sale spiral if occupancy slips.

What makes Transforming Age unique

  • Transforming Age pairs nonprofit housing, healthcare, and Full Life Care across 28 communities.
  • Parkshore Juanita Bay earned LEED platinum, proving sustainability and premium development capability.
  • Its affiliate network spans GSI, SHAG, CIRC Living, Elder Care Alliance, and peace love food.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

McKnight's Senior Living
Jan 30th, 2024
People in the news, Jan. 30

Alicia Hoppers has been named vice president of affordable housing at Transforming Age.

Transforming Age
Dec 11th, 2023
Transforming Age Welcomes New Board Member

Bellevue, WA - December 11, 2023 - Transforming Age is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathi Lentzsch to its Board of Trustees.