Food Server

About the Role

Era Living is seeking 3 part-time Food Servers to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in our Ida Culver House Broadview in North Seattle, WA. The 3 available shifts will be scheduled either 6:00AM to 2:30PM, 3:00PM to 4:00PM, OR, 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Exact days will be discussed and must be able to work weekends. Potential to become a full time position if able to work more than one of the listed shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and provide food and beverage service for residents and guests in the dining-room
• Provide support and service for special events in the Community
• Attend and participate in the pre-meal and post-meal responsibilities; assist in the set-up, service and breakdown daily
• Perform host duties as required, greeting and seating residents and guests
• Manage seating, take accurate orders, and ensure prompt service
• Serve meals following established service standard techniques
• Manage resident to-go meals and delivery per Community standards
• Bus and clean tables after each course; clean and sanitize the dining room in preparation for the next shift
• Assist in the set-up, service, and breakdown of resident functions held in the private dining room or other common areas
• Respond to resident questions, needs, and concerns; provide comment cards for residents. Report all compliments and complaints to Dining Services Director
• Assist dishwasher in storing clean dishes
• Follow all established safety standards; report any safety concerns to the Dining Services Director or Executive Director

Qualifications

• 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

Required Certifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits

Pay

$21.30 per hour

Schedule

Part-time shifts scheduled either 6:00AM to 2:30PM, 3:00PM to 4:00PM, OR, 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Must be able to work weekends.