Food Server

Front Porch Communities & Services; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 29,893 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Front Porch Communities & Services is hiring a Server for the Sunny View Retirement Community in Cupertino, California. The role involves providing quality customer service, preparing dining setups, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Key qualifications include a Food Handlers’ certification and some high school education. Experience is preferred but not required. This position operates during the PM shift from 11 am to 7:30 pm with a pay range of $21.70 to $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers’ certification from local health department.
• 0 Year 1 month related experience or training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents and ensure a great dining experience.
• Prepare tables and keep condiments refilled.
• Direct guests to tables and present menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and fulfill guest needs.
• Assist with special events and perform cleaning tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Education

Some High School Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Dining Room Manager, a Server interacts with residents and employees of Front Porch residential facilities, and ensures they have a great experience when dining. Servers are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving in a friendly and efficient manner. At all times, servers are expected to be attentive to guests needs and to make them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. Servers are expected to have some basic food knowledge by performing the following duties.

Location

Sunny View Retirement Community

Pay Range

$21.70- $22.00

Schedule

PM Shift, 11a-7:30p

Detailed Responsibilities

• Food Service Server
• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Prepares the tables, laying out napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks.
• Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items.
• Direct guests to their tables, presenting menus, suggesting dishes, assisting in drink selection, informing guests about food preparation details, communicating specific guest needs to the cooks.
• Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling guest needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.
• Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Filling in for absent staff as needed.
• Assisting with special events as needed.
• Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Follow department safety standards, practice correct body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs.
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Bringer of pie

Credentials and Qualifications

Essential: Food Handlers’ certification from local health department

Education with Equivalent Qualifications: Some High School Education

Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications: 0 Year 1 month related experience or training

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.