Senior Lead Food Server

Pay

$23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule

Friday – Tuesday, 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM

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
• Discounted ORCA commuter pass

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of daily operations of the Dining Room to ensure the highest quality of service to residents and their guests.
• Develop staff schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for all shifts; work with the Department Supervisor to consider 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 duties.
• Assist the Department Supervisor with training of staff.
• Prepare, revise, and inform servers of their assigned sections.
• Supervise the Dining Room staff during meal service to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Support Lead and servers with any immediate resident or staff needs during dinner and perform designated pre‑meal and post‑meal duties.
• Work with the Food Services Department Supervisor for budget and purchasing of small wares, office supplies, and uniforms.

Requirements

• Must be 21 + years old (legal requirement for Alcohol Server Certification).
• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience in restaurant or assisted‑living food service, or experience as a Lead Food Server with Era Living.
• Previous supervisory experience (preferred).
• Ability to pass DSHS background check.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Food Handler’s Certificate (or obtain within 14 days of hire).
• Alcohol Serving Certification (or obtain within 14 days of hire).

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to perform Lead food server functions in a health‑care setting; basic math skills.
• Ability to ensure and oversee that the dining room is ready for meal service.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to implement directions.
• Strong time‑management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines.
• 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 the dining room.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

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 “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.