Senior Lead Food Server

Era Living, LLC; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/prescription drug plan

Dental plan

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberm

Flexible Spending Accounts for health

401(k) retirement plan with generous 2

Progressive vacation package starting

8 paid holidays per year; double pay

1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hrs

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Era Living, LLC is seeking a Senior Lead Food Server for the University House Issaquah Community in Issaquah, WA. The role is full-time with Sunday–Thursday shifts, 11:30am–08:00pm, and requires applicants to be 21+ for Alcohol Server Certification.

Competitive compensation ranges $23.00–$24.00 per hour with a strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more. Era Living values dedication to excellent resident service.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Basic knowledge of Lead food server functions in a health care setting.
• Ability to ensure and oversee that dining room is ready for meal service.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to implement directions.
• Ability to use time management skills and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use good interpersonal skills with residents, family, visitors and co-workers.
• Ability to work variable hours and days to meet scheduling needs.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to pass DSHS background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops staff schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for all shifts and budget/quality goals.
• Expedites dinner operations and assists with staff training.
• Prepares and informs servers of assigned sections.
• Supervises the Dining Room staff during meal service.
• Supports Lead and servers with resident or staff needs during dinner.
• Collaborates with the supervisor on budget and purchasing small wares and supplies.

Skills

21+ years old

Lead food server functions

Staff scheduling

Budgeting

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Reading and writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$23.00 - $24.00 per hour | Great benefits! Free meals! Free Parking!

Era Living is seeking full-time Senior Lead Food Server to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in our University House Issaquah Community, Issaquah, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday - Thursday, 11:30am - 08:00pm. Applicants must be 21 years or older to meet the legal requirements for Alcohol Server Certification.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Lead Food Server is responsible for all aspects of daily operations of the Dining Room to ensure the highest quality of service to residents and their guests.

• Develops staff schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for all shifts; works with Department Supervisor to ensure consideration of budget and quality of service for all meals and special events
• Expedite dinner operations for the dining room by supporting staff with serving, hosting, bussing and dishwashing dutiesAssists Department Supervisor with training of staff
• Prepares, revises and informs servers of their assigned sections
• Supervises the Dining Room staff during meal service to ensure the highest quality of service
• Supports Lead and servers with any immediate resident or staff needs during dinner and performs assigned designated pre-meal and post-meal duties
• Works with Food Services Department Supervisor for budget and purchasing small wares, office supplies, uniforms

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be 21+ years old;
• Possess basic knowledge and ability to perform Lead food server functions in a health care setting; basic math skills
• Ability to ensure and oversee that dining room is ready for meal service
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to implement directions
• Ability to use excellent time management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to use good interpersonal skills when interacting with residents, family members, visitors and co-workers
• Ability to work variable hours and days to meet the scheduling needs of dining room
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in Engish.
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent
• Must have 1-2 years’ experience in restaurant or assisted living food service or experience working as a Lead Food Server with Era Living
• Previous supervisory experience, preferred
• Required: First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire; Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire; Alcohol Serving Certification or able to obtain within 14 days of hire

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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