Part Time Food Server

Era Living; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

401(k) match

Vacation accrual

Holiday pay

Sick time

Employee assistance

Longevity bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a part-time Food Server to join our Dining Services team at Lakeshore Community in South Seattle/Renton, WA. Shifts are Sunday–Saturday from 3:30PM to 7:30PM; exact days will be discussed.

As a Food Server, you will greet, seat, and provide food and beverage service for residents and guests, assist with events, and help maintain a clean, safe dining room. Benefits include a strong compensation package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Certificate is required or must obtain within 14 days of hire.
• First Aid and CPR certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Washington State Alcohol Permit required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• DSHS background check required.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and provide food and beverage service for residents and guests.
• Assist in setup, service, and breakdown for daily and special events.
• Manage seating, take orders, and ensure prompt service.
• Bus and clean tables; sanitize dining room for next shift.
• Support resident functions in private dining room or common areas.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork

Time management

Food service experience

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

First Aid & CPR Certification

Alcohol Permit (WA)

Job description

$20.82 per hour | Free Meals!

Era Living is seeking part-time Food Servers to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in our Lakeshore Community in South Seattle/Renton, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday-Saturday, 3:30PM to 7:30PM. Exact days will be discussed.

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! Please visit our careers site at http://www.eraliving.com/about/careers/

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