Food Server

Front Porch Communities & Services; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunny View Retirement Community is seeking a Server to assist residents and staff during dining hours. You will interact with residents, provide friendly service, and help maintain a welcoming dining environment.

Responsibilities include directing guests, understanding current menus, keeping tables stocked, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety in accordance with health guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Handlers’ certification from local health department.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree is not required but demonstrates broader qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors.
• Stays updated on current menu choices and kitchen items.
• Direct guests to tables, present menus, and assist in drink selection.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness and restock as needed.
• Greet guests warmly and ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Food knowledge

Meal service

Safety procedures

Education

Food Handlers’ certification from local health department

Some High School Education

Job description

Sunny View Retirement Community

Wednesday - Sunday (11am-7:30pm)

Pay Range: $22.57 - $24.00

Under the supervision of the Dining Room Manager, a Server interacts with our 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 our guests needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. Servers are expected to have some basic food knowledge by performing the following duties

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:

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 criminal background clearance.