Food Server

Food Server

Compensation

$20.76 per hour

Job Type : Part Time

DESCRIPTION

$20.76 per hour | Free Meals! Great Hours! Enjoy serving a regular clientele (our residents and their guests!)

Era Living is seeking part-time Food Servers to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in our Aljoya Mercer Island Community, Mercer Island, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled 03:30pm - 08:00pm Monday - Friday, employee must work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.

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

Double pay for holidays worked

1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

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! Please visit our careers site at

Era Living was voted 2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community by the Seattle Times.