Lead Food Server

About the role

Era Living is seeking a full-time Lead Food Server to join their Dining Services team at University House Issaquah Community in Issaquah, WA. The position offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and includes free meals and parking.

Primary Responsibilities

• Treat guests to a world-class dining experience
• Support the Dining Services Director by supervising shifts, interviewing, training new staff, reconciling accounts, and managing inventory
• Ensure the dining room is ready for service at evening meal times
• Interact effectively with residents, family members, visitors, and colleagues

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge and ability to perform food server functions in a healthcare setting
• Good interpersonal skills when interacting with guests
• Read, write, and communicate in English
• Possess a Washington State Alcohol Permit if applicable
• Pass DSHS background check
• 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
• Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire (if applicable)

Education and Experience

• 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
• Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire (if applicable)

Benefits

• 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

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 “2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.