Food Server

Front Porch; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 31,092 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Generous PTO and anniversary day

403(b) Savings plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Front Porch is seeking a Food Service Server for St. Pauls Towers. You will interact with residents and staff, ensuring a great dining experience through friendly and efficient service.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, presenting menus, suggesting dishes, and helping with special events while following safety and health guidelines.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers' certification from local health department.
• Some High School Education.
• Bachelor's Degree (nonessential).

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service to residents, families, co-workers and vendors.
• Prepares tables, lays out napkins and utensils, refills condiments.
• Stays updated on menu choices and informs guests about options.
• Directs guests to tables, presents menus, and suggests dishes.
• Maintains dining experience, serves items, and replenishes utensils.
• Follows safety standards and health codes in food handling.
• Attends in-service meetings and supports events as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Knowledge

Safety Standards

Teamwork

Education

Food Handlers' certification

Some High School Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

St. Paul's Towers

Pay Range: $22.57 - $24.00

Full Time with Benefits!

Summary: 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.
• Perform 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:

Essential:

• Some High School Education

Nonessential:

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Nonessential:

• 1 month related experience or training

Front Porch offers competitive benefits for eligible Full Time employees. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Generous PTO, + Anniversary recognition day
• 403 (b) Savings plan, a tax-advantaged retirement account with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Employee Assistance Program: Heart Fund Learn More
• Leadership and skills development
• Employee discount programs

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.

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