Food Server

Front Porch Communities & Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A residential services provider in San Diego is seeking a part-time Food Server to enhance guest experiences during dining. You will provide customer service, prepare tables, and assist guests effectively. Experience in food service is preferred, along with a ServSafe certification. This role requires availability during evenings and weekends and offers an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food service setting preferred.
• Nonessential: ServSafe or Equivalent Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors.
• Prepare tables, lay out napkins and utensils, refill condiments.
• Direct guests to their tables and present menus.

Skills

Customer service

Food knowledge

Education

ServSafe or Equivalent Certification

Job description

Base pay range
18.00/hr - 20.00/hr

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Position

Food Server — Part-Time; 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., mixed days with weekend availability

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 our guests’ needs and make them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. Servers are expected to have some basic food knowledge by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Food Service Server
• Provide quality customer service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Prepare tables, lay out napkins and utensils, refill condiments, and perform other preparation tasks.
• Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and deviations; know if the kitchen staff is running out of items.
• Direct guests to their tables, present menus, suggest dishes, assist in drink selection, inform guests about food preparation details, and communicate guest needs to the cooks.
• Maintain proper dining experience, deliver items, fulfill guest needs, offer desserts and drinks, remove courses, replenish utensils, and refill glasses.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Greet all guests warmly and professionally.
• Follow highest standards of cleanliness and all applicable policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of food.
• Perform duties safely and efficiently; wear safety equipment as required; report safety hazards or accidents.
• Follow department safety standards and participate in campus-wide safety programs.
• Attend mandatory in-service meetings and comply with department and facility policies and procedures.
• Understand facility fire and disaster plans; follow procedures during drills and emergencies.

Credentials

• Nonessential: ServSafe or Equivalent Certification required

Experience / Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food service setting preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

Location

San Diego, CA

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