Food Server

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

Job summary

Front Porch Communities & Services in Oakland, CA is seeking an On-Call Server to greet residents, take orders, and ensure a warm dining experience across our Front Porch Towers.

Under the Dining Room Manager, you perform service tasks, stay informed on menu options, and collaborate with kitchen and care staff to meet guest needs.

This role emphasizes flexibility, attentiveness, and adherence to safety standards, with a pay range of $22.57–$24.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Food Handlers' certification.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents and employees to provide a positive dining experience.
• Prepare tables, set up napkins and utensils, refill condiments.
• Inform guests about menu options and assist with drink selections.
• Deliver items, clear courses, and maintain clean dining areas.
• Assist with special events and cover shifts as needed.
• Adhere to safety, health codes, and department policies.

Skills

Guest service

Food knowledge

Flexible scheduling

Education

Some High School Education

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of the Dining Room Manager, a

St. Paul's Towers

Pay Range: $22.57 - $24.00

On-Call - Flexible Shifts

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

Essential

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

• Some High School Education

Nonessential

• Bachelor's Degree

Nonessential

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.