Food Server

Front Porch Communities & Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Front Porch is seeking a part-time Server for Villa Gardens Retirement Community in Pasadena, CA. The role involves serving residents and staff, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming dining experience during weekends and evenings.

Essential certification includes a Food Handlers’ certificate. Education can be as low as some high school; bachelor’s degree is nonessential. Compensation is hourly with a pay range of $20.25–$21.25 per hour, no tips.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers’ certification from local health department.
• Some high school education.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 0 year 1 month related experience or training.

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, lays out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments, performing all other preparation tasks.
• Stays updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items.
• Directs guests to their tables, presents menus, suggests dishes, assists in drink selection, informs guests about food preparation details, communicates specific guest needs to the cooks.
• Maintains proper dining experience, delivers items, fulfills guest needs, offers desserts and drinks, removes courses, replenishes utensils, refills glasses.
• Performs basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Fills in for absent staff as needed.
• Assists with special events as needed.
• Greets all guests warmly with an appropriate greeting.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness and 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, reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Follows department safety standards, practices correct body mechanics, and participates in campus‑wide safety programs.
• Attends all mandatory in‑service meetings and complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.
• Understands facility’s fire and disaster plans; follows established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Bringer of pie.

Education

Some high school education.

Bachelor's degree.

Job description

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 to make them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. Servers are expected to have some basic food knowledge.

Location and Schedule

Villa Gardens Retirement Community

Part‑time: Weekends and evenings

Pay

Pay range: $20.25 – $21.25 per hour (no tips)

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, lays out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments, performing all other preparation tasks.
• Stays updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items.
• Directs guests to their tables, presents menus, suggests dishes, assists in drink selection, informs guests about food preparation details, communicates specific guest needs to the cooks.
• Maintains proper dining experience, delivers items, fulfills guest needs, offers desserts and drinks, removes courses, replenishes utensils, refills glasses.
• Performs basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Fills in for absent staff as needed.
• Assists with special events as needed.
• Greets all guests warmly with an appropriate greeting.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness and 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, reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Follows department safety standards, practices correct body mechanics, and participates in campus‑wide safety programs.
• Attends all mandatory in‑service meetings and complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.
• Understands facility’s fire and disaster plans; follows 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.