Wait Person

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Certified in 2022 as “A Great Place to Work,” Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of their staff members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Position Summary:
The Waitperson is responsible for the set-up, delivery and clean-up of the meal period for which he/she is responsible. The Waitperson is also responsible for providing service in a friendly and congenial manner.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $16.50 to $19.48/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Sets wait station(s) and keeps station well stocked and cleaned.

• Busses and resets tables as needed.

• Takes resident meal orders in accordance with prescribed diets, preferences, dislikes and food allergies in an accurate and courteous manner and provides prompt service.

• Assists with preparing plates and serving residents.

• Performs the assigned opening and closing duties promptly and efficiently.

• Keeps Cooks and Supervisor/Manager on Duty informed of questions, reactions, comments or problems that may arise.

• Assists at special events as requested.

• Familiar with food service disaster plan.

Qualifications

Education:
High school graduation or equivalent G.E.D., preferred.

Training and Experience:
Previous experience working in a restaurant or food service establishment preferred. California Food Handler.

Job Knowledge:
Understanding of the philosophy of quality customer service and satisfaction.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.