Food Server

Pay

$20.82 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible shifts available, ranging from 1 to 19 hours per week. Must have availability to work weekends.

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
• Discounted ORCA commuter pass
• Free meals
• Free parking

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats, and provides food and beverage service for residents and guests in the dining room.
• Provides support and service for special events in the community.
• Attends and participates in pre‑meal and post‑meal responsibilities; assists in set‑up, service, and breakdown daily.
• Performs host duties as required, managing seating, taking accurate orders, and ensuring 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 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 and reports all compliments and complaints to the 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.

Requirements

• Amazing customer service skills; sensitivity to the needs and concerns of older adults.
• Ability to follow established food service practices and 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.
• Strong 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.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within 14 days of hire (required).
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (required).
• Washington State Alcohol Permit or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (required).

About Era Living

Era Living operates eight retirement communities with a mission to honor older adults by enhancing the quality of their lives. The organization values diversity, integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication. Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.