Food Server

Era Living; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental plan

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

8 paid holidays

Paid sick time

Employee discount programs

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Discounted ORCA pass

Employee assistance program

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a full-time Food Server at Ida Culver House Broadview in North Seattle, WA. Shifts are Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with discounted staff meals and comprehensive benefits.

The role involves greeting and seating residents, taking orders, delivering meals, and supporting special events. Required certifications include a Food Handler’s Certificate, First Aid/CPR, and WA Alcohol Permit, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality dining service to residents or guests.
• Ability to follow established service standards and safety guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and provide food and beverage service for residents and guests.
• Assist in set-up, service, and breakdown for daily and special events.
• Take accurate orders, manage resident to-go meals, and ensure prompt service.
• Bus tables, clean dining areas, and sanitize before the next shift.
• Respond to resident questions and concerns; relay feedback to Dining Services Director.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Time management

Team player

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate (within 14 days)

First Aid/CPR (within 30 days)

Alcohol Permit (WA) (within 30 days)

Job description

$21.30 per hour | Discounted Staff Meals!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Food Server to become the newest member of our Dining Services team located in our Ida Culver House Broadview in North Seattle, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday - Thursday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM.

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:
• 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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