Food Server

Era Living; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation accrual

Double pay for holidays

Sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discounts

Free meals

Free parking

Job summary

Era Living is seeking part-time Food Servers / Servers / Bussers / Food Runners for the University House Issaquah Community in Issaquah, WA. Shifts run 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM with flexible days and at least one weekend shift.

The role includes guest service, event support, and dining room maintenance. The compensation starts at $20.82 per hour with a competitive benefits package including retirement match, vacation accrual, holiday pay, sick time, EAP, longevity bonuses, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats, and serves residents and guests in the dining-room.
• Supports and serves for special events in the Community.
• Attends pre-meal and post-meal responsibilities; assists in setup, service, and breakdown.
• Performs host duties, greets and seats residents; manages seating, takes orders, ensures prompt service.
• Serves meals following established service standards; handles resident to-go meals.
• Cleans and sanitizes dining room; prepares for next shift.
• Assists in setup, service, and breakdown of resident functions in various areas.
• Responds to resident questions and concerns; records feedback for Dining Services Director.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

English proficiency

Team orientation

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

First Aid/CPR certification

WA Alcohol Permit

Job description

$20.82 per hour | Great benefits! Free meals! Free Parking!

Era Living is seeking part-time Food Servers / Servers / Bussers / Food Runners to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in our University House Issaquah Community, Issaquah, WA. Available shifts are 3:30PM to 8:00PM. Exact days of week are flexible and will be discussed, but will include at least one weekend shift.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• 1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start (eligibility: regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours, but less than 32)
• Double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs

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:
• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire, required
• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, as required
• 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 “2023/2024/2025/2026 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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