Catering Server

Community Life; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive team environment

On-the-job training

Job summary

Friendsview Retirement Community in Newberg, OR is seeking a part-time Catering & Dining Services Assistant to support food preparation, event setup, and guest service for catered events.

You will help with preparing food items, setting up serving areas, and assisting wait staff while upholding food safety standards and resident privacy. This role offers on-the-job training and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Oregon Food Handler's Card
• Must have valid Driver's license or ability to commute to off site venues
• Open availability for events including evenings, holidays and some weekends
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Positive attitude and reliability
• Respectful and compassionate approach when working with older adults

Responsibilities

• Event Preparation & Service: Assist with preparing food items for catered events
• Set up and organize serving areas
• Transport food and supplies to event locations
• Maintain stocked, clean, and organized service areas
• Customer Service: Provide friendly and professional service to residents and guests
• Answer questions about menu items and ingredients
• Support wait staff during meal service
• Sanitation & Safety: Clean and sanitize all prep and serving areas
• Follow proper food handling procedures
• Report safety concerns to supervisor
• Compliance & Professionalism: Follow all Friendsview policies and procedures
• Maintain resident privacy in compliance with HIPAA
• Represent the organization in a respectful and professional manner

Skills

Food handler certification

Driver's license

Open availability

English communication

Customer service

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Friendsview
Newberg, OR
Part-Time / Less than 20 hrs. per week
$17.34 – $18.01 per hour

Job Summary

Friendsview Retirement Community is seeking a Catering & Dining Services Assistant to support food preparation, event setup, and guest service for catered events. This role plays an important part in delivering a high-quality dining experience for residents and guests while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

Event Preparation & Service

• Assist with preparing food items for catered events
• Set up and organize serving areas
• Transport food and supplies to event locations
• Maintain stocked, clean, and organized service areas

Customer Service

• Provide friendly and professional service to residents and guests
• Answer questions about menu items and ingredients
• Support wait staff during meal service

Sanitation & Safety

• Clean and sanitize all prep and serving areas
• Follow proper food handling procedures
• Report safety concerns to supervisor

Compliance & Professionalism

• Follow all Friendsview policies and procedures
• Maintain resident privacy in compliance with HIPAA
• Represent the organization in a respectful and professional manner

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement:16 years old
• Must have valid Oregon Food Handler's Card
• Must have valid Driver's license or ability to commute to off site venues
• Open availability for events, including evenings, Holidays and some weekends.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Positive attitude and reliability
• Respectful and compassionate approach when working with older adults

Preferred

• Open availability. Evenings and some weekends required.
• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service

Requirements

• Have valid Oregon Food Handler's Card prior to employment
• Pass DHS background check (and fingerprinting if applicable)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and reference checks
• Valid driver’s license and insurance (if driving is required)

Why Work at Friendsview?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• On-the-job training and skill development

Schedule

Flexible scheduling may be available, including evenings, weekends, and event-based shifts.