Food Server

Era Living; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m​

Double pay for holidays

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Era Living is hiring part-time Food Servers for the Ida Culver House Broadview in North Seattle, WA. Shifts run 6:00AM–2:30PM, 3:00PM–4:00PM, or 4:00PM–8:00PM; weekend work required. Opportunity for full-time if you can cover multiple shifts. Competitive benefits and discounted meals provided.

Primary duties include greeting and seating residents, serving meals, and supporting events. Must hold or obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate; CPR/First Aid and WA Alcohol Permit within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within 14 days of hire.
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Washington State Alcohol Permit or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats, and serves residents and guests in the dining room.
• Support and service for special events in the Community.
• Assist in set-up, service, and breakdown of daily meals and events.
• Take accurate orders and ensure prompt service.
• Maintain cleanliness by bussing and sanitizing tables after each course.
• Report compliments and complaints to the Dining Services Director.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

English fluency

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

First Aid and CPR

WA Alcohol Permit

Job description

$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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