Aljoya Thornton Place

Food Server


Pay$20.76 / hour
LocationSeattle/Washington
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1141287

      $20.76 per hour | Free meals! Enjoy serving a regular clientele (our residents and their guests)!

      Era Living is seeking a part-time Food Server to become the newest member of our Dining Services team located in our Aljoya Thornton Place Community, Seattle, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled 12:00pm-8:30pm or 4:00pm-8:30 pm, we are flexible with days.

      Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

      • 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
      • 1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start
      • 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
      • Discounted ORCA commuter pass

      Primary Responsibilities:

      The Food Server greets, seats, and provides food and beverage service for residents and guests in the dining-room. This role also provides support and service for special events in the Community.

      • Attends and participates in the pre-meal and post-meal responsibilities; Assists in the set-up, service and breakdown daily
      • Performs host duties as required, greeting and seating residents and guests; Manages seating, takes accurate orders, and ensures 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 the 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. Report all compliments and complaints to 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

      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

      • 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

      Education and Experience:

      • Required:
        o Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire, required
        o First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, as required
        o Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, as required

      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.

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