Food Server

$21.30 per hour | Discounted Staff Meals! 

Era Living is seeking 3 part-time Food Servers to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in our Ida Culver House Broadview in North Seattle, WA. The 3 available shifts will be scheduled either 6:00AM to 2:30PM, 3:00PM to 4:00PM, OR, 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Exact days will be discussed and must be able to work weekends. Potential to become a full time position if able to work more than one of the listed shifts.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)

• Double pay for holidays worked

• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked

• Employee Assistance Program

• Longevity bonuses

• Employee discount programs

• Pre-tax election commuter benefits

Primary Responsibilities:

The Food Server greets, seats, and provides food and beverage service for residents and guests in the dining-room. This role also provides support and service for special events in the Community.

• Attends and participates in the pre-meal and post-meal responsibilities; Assists in the set-up, service and breakdown daily

• Performs host duties as required, greeting and seating residents and guests; Manages seating, takes accurate orders, and ensures prompt service

• Serves meals following established service standard techniques; Manages resident to-go meals and delivery per Community standards

• Busses and cleans tables after each course; Cleans and sanitizes the dining room in preparation for the next shift

• Assists in the set-up, service, and breakdown of resident functions held in the private dining room or other common areas

• Responds to resident questions, needs, and concerns; provides comment cards for residents. Report all compliments and complaints to Dining Services Director

• Assists dishwasher in storing clean dishes

• Follows all established safety standards; reports any safety concerns to the Dining Services Director or Executive Director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Amazing customer service skills; Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of older adults

• Ability to follow established food service practices, ability to perform all aspects of host, busser, and food server functions

• Ability to take and submit food orders within established policies; Ability to manage time effectively and remain productive throughout shift

• Ability to use good interpersonal skills when interacting with Residents, family members, visitors and co-workers

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  o Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire, required
  o First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, as required
  o Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, as required

 About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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