Waitstaff (Part-Time) - The Hearthstone

Company Description

People from all around Seattle who come to work at The Hearthstone want to feel as if they're doing something of value. Whether for nursing jobs, accounting positions, the IT department or for any other spot, helping to provide the highest quality retirement lifestyle for our senior community is the very definition of worth and value.

There are many departments at The Hearthstone where employees can build careers, from nursing jobs to dining services and dozens of positions in between. We are an employer of choice in the Seattle, Washington area.

EEO Employer

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass

Job Description

We have a part-time waitstaff position open for Monday and weekends, 4pm-7:30pm.  

The Waitstaff is responsible for waiting on tables, taking orders, serving food, helping residents, removing china service when serving the next course, busing tables, resetting tables, plating foods, serving beverages and desserts, cleaning workstations, and performing daily side work as scheduled or assigned. Reporting to the Executive Chef, he/she follows traditional and customary methods of providing dining room service to residents and guests.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and previous experience is a plus, but not required, as we provide on-the-job training that includes our computerized ordering system. Candidates must take and pass a Food Handlers Card test and must have fluent English speaking and writing skills, good time management skills, and an appropriate appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greets residents when they are seated and take food and beverage orders in a fine dining atmosphere.
• Proficiently use POS system (we will provide training on-job)
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices
• Complies with and enforces all safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrates an upbeat, friendly attitude to residents, guests, and co-workers

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Card a plus, but not required at time of hire (must take and pass test)
• Helpful attitude and friendly demeanor
• Able sit, bend/stoop, and push/pull occasionally and to stand, walk, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds frequently
• Able to accept responsibility and account for actions
• Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Able to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others
• Able to adapt to change in the workplace
• Able to communicate in English effectively with others, both verbally and in writing clearly and concisely
• Able to take care of resident needs while following company procedures
• Able to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others
• Able to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Able to be truthful and seen as credible in the workplace
• Able to act calmly under stress and strain
• Able to effectively build relationships with residents and co-workers
• Able to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety