Era Living
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This range is provided by Era Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $23.00/hr - $24.00/hr
$23.00 - $24.00 per hour | Great benefits! Free meals! Free Parking!
Era Living is seeking full-time Senior Lead Food Server to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in our Aljoya Mercer Island Community, Mercer Island, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Saturday-Wednesday, 11:30am – 08:00pm. Applicants must be 21 years or older to meet the legal requirements for Alcohol Server Certification.
Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
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
Primary Responsibilities
The Senior Lead Food Server is responsible for all aspects of daily operations of the Dining Room to ensure the highest quality of service to residents and their guests.
Develops staff schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for all shifts; works with Department Supervisor to ensure consideration of 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.
Assists Department Supervisor with training of staff.
Prepares, revises and informs servers of their assigned sections.
Supervises the Dining Room staff during meal service to ensure the highest quality of service.
Supports Lead and servers with any immediate resident or staff needs during dinner and performs assigned designated pre‑meal and post‑meal duties.
Works with Food Services Department Supervisor for budget and purchasing small wares, office supplies, uniforms.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be 21+ years old.
Possess basic knowledge and ability to perform Lead food server functions in a health care setting; basic math skills.
Ability to ensure and oversee that dining room is ready for meal service.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to implement directions.
Ability to use excellent time management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to use 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 dining room.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to pass DSHS background check, required.
Education and Experience
High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Must have 1‑2 years’ experience in restaurant or assisted living food service or experience working as a Lead Food Server with Era Living.
Previous supervisory experience, preferred.
Required: 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; Alcohol Serving Certification or able to obtain within 14 days of hire.
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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This range is provided by Era Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $23.00/hr - $24.00/hr
$23.00 - $24.00 per hour | Great benefits! Free meals! Free Parking!
Era Living is seeking full-time Senior Lead Food Server to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in our Aljoya Mercer Island Community, Mercer Island, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Saturday-Wednesday, 11:30am – 08:00pm. Applicants must be 21 years or older to meet the legal requirements for Alcohol Server Certification.
Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
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
Primary Responsibilities
The Senior Lead Food Server is responsible for all aspects of daily operations of the Dining Room to ensure the highest quality of service to residents and their guests.
Develops staff schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for all shifts; works with Department Supervisor to ensure consideration of 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.
Assists Department Supervisor with training of staff.
Prepares, revises and informs servers of their assigned sections.
Supervises the Dining Room staff during meal service to ensure the highest quality of service.
Supports Lead and servers with any immediate resident or staff needs during dinner and performs assigned designated pre‑meal and post‑meal duties.
Works with Food Services Department Supervisor for budget and purchasing small wares, office supplies, uniforms.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be 21+ years old.
Possess basic knowledge and ability to perform Lead food server functions in a health care setting; basic math skills.
Ability to ensure and oversee that dining room is ready for meal service.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to implement directions.
Ability to use excellent time management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to use 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 dining room.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to pass DSHS background check, required.
Education and Experience
High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Must have 1‑2 years’ experience in restaurant or assisted living food service or experience working as a Lead Food Server with Era Living.
Previous supervisory experience, preferred.
Required: 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; Alcohol Serving Certification or able to obtain within 14 days of hire.
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Era Living by 2x.
Get notified about new Food Server jobs in
Mercer Island, WA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr