Senior Lead Food Server

Senior Lead Food Server

Compensation

$21.50 - $22.50 per hour

Job Type : Full Time

DESCRIPTION

$21.50 - $22.50 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 Aljoya Mercer Island Community, Mercer Island, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday - Thursday, 11:30am - 08:00pm.

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

Discounted ORCA commuter pass

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:

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