Food Server on-call

Food Server on-call

Compensation

$20.29 per hour

Job Type : Per Diem

DESCRIPTION

$20.29 per hour! | Meaningful Work Helping Seniors | Free meals | Free Parking

Era Living is seeking on-call Food Servers to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in our The Gardens at Town Square Community, Bellevue, WA.

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

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

Discounted ORCA commuter pass

About Era Living:

At Era Living and our eight retirement communities, our mission is to honor older adults by enhancing the quality of their lives. We are a diverse team of people from varied backgrounds, united by a passion for this mission. Every person in every job has the opportunity to make a positive impact on our residents' lives.

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 2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community by the Seattle Times.