Food Server

Era Living, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 7 days/year

8 paid holidays/year

Holiday pay

Paid sick time (1 hour per 40 hours)

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Discounted ORCA pass

Free meals

Job summary

Era Living, LLC is seeking a full-time Food Server for the Aljoya Thornton Place Community in Seattle, WA. Shifts Tue–Fri, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with a starting wage of $21.30 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include greeting and seating residents, taking orders, serving meals, bussing and cleaning tables, and aiding in special events. Requires Food Handler’s certificate, CPR/First Aid, and WA Alcohol Permit within designated timelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and empathy for residents and guests.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Professional interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and provide food and beverage service to residents and guests.
• Assist in set-up, service, and breakdown for daily meals and events.
• Take accurate orders and ensure prompt service.
• Bus tables and maintain dining room cleanliness between courses.
• Support in resident function setups and post-event cleanup.
• Address resident questions and report feedback to Dining Services Director.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

First Aid & CPR certified

Washington State Alcohol Permit

Job description

$21.30 per hour | Great benefits! Free meals! Enjoy serving a regular clientele (our residents and their guests)!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Food Server to become the newest member of our Dining Services team located in our Aljoya Thornton Place Community, Seattle, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Tuesday - Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical/vision/prescription drug plan

• Dental plan

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care

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

• Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year

• 8 paid holidays per year; 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

• Discounted ORCA commuter pass

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.

Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025/2026 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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