Food Server

Era-Living; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick time accrual

Employee assistance program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discounts

Pre-tax commuter benefits

ORCA pass

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a full-time Food Server at the Aljoya Thornton Place Community in Seattle, WA. Shifts run Tuesday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, serving residents and guests with a focus on exceptional dining services.

The role emphasizes resident relations, accurate order taking, and adherence to safety standards. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off. Experience with food service and local certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset focused on older adults.
• Ability to follow food service best practices and support host/busser roles.
• Ability to take orders accurately and deliver prompt service.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and serve residents and guests in dining room.
• Assist in setup, service, and breakdown for daily meals and events.
• Manage seating, take orders, and ensure timely service.
• Serve meals per established standards; handle to-go meals and delivery.
• Bus tables and sanitize dining area between courses; prep for next shift.
• Address resident questions and report feedback to Dining Services Director|Executive Director.
• Assist dishwasher with storing clean dishes.
• Follow safety standards and report concerns to management.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Time management

Resident/guest service

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

First Aid/CPR certification

WA 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, 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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