Barista/Receptionist - FT

Weatherly Inn; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Weatherly Inn in Tacoma, WA seeks a dependable COVE Assistant to support beverage preparation, service, and dining operations in a busy dining environment. Ideal for someone who values customer service, cleanliness, and food safety.

Responsibilities include beverage prep and service, maintaining Cove and storage areas, ensuring supplies, and complying with food safety regulations; prior food service and ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of food service or related experience preferred.
• Food Handler permit required within 14 days of hire.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and cashiering skills.
• Comfortable in a customer-facing, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with beverage preparation and service to ensure timely, high-quality drinks.
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service within tight time constraints.
• Maintain cleanliness of Cove and storage areas during and after shifts.
• Ensure adequate beverage supplies and assist with planning drink preparation needs.
• Follow all food safety, Department of Health, and Boarding Home regulations.
• Support dining room service and kitchen prep as directed.
• Communicate equipment issues or safety concerns promptly.
• Recommend improvements to menus, service times, or pricing to leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Cashiering skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Food Service Schedule: Varies Pay: Dependent on qualifications (DOQ); merit-based increases Reports To: COVE Supervisor / Food Services Director / Administrator

AboutWeatherly Inn

Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community known for excellence in memory care and resident-centered support. We work closely with families to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a warm, professional environment.

Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ hours/week)

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)

About the Role

Weatherly Inn is seeking a dependable and service-oriented COVE Assistant to support beverage preparation (food as needed), service, and customer experience in a fast-paced dining environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with beverage preparation and service to ensure timely, high-quality drinks
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service within tight time constraints
• Maintain cleanliness of Cove and storage areas during and after shifts
• Ensure adequate beverage supplies and assist with planning drink preparation needs
• Follow all food safety, Department of Health, and Boarding Home regulations
• Support dining room service and kitchen prep as directed
• Communicate equipment issues or safety concerns promptly
• Recommend improvements to menus, service times, or pricing to leadership

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of food service or related experience preferred
• Food Handler permit required within 14 days of hire
• ServSafe certification required
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and cashiering skills
• Comfortable in a customer-facing, fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive movements
• Stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift

We maintain a strong policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.