Food Server

Front Porch Communities & Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Front Porch Communities & Services is seeking a Food Server for part-time shifts (Wed–Sun, 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.). The role focuses on delivering friendly, efficient dining experiences to residents and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining tables, guiding guests, and ensuring up-to-date knowledge of menu options.

The position emphasizes quality guest interactions, adherence to safety standards, and support for special events as needed. Prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer service and guest-facing skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a dining environment and follow safety standards.
• Experience in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service to residents, families, coworkers and vendors.
• Prepare tables, napkins and utensils, ensure condiments are stocked.
• Stay updated on menu items and kitchen availability; guide guests to dishes.
• Direct guests to tables, present menus, suggest dishes and drinks, and communicate needs to kitchen staff.
• Maintain dining area cleanliness, restock utensils, refill glasses, and remove courses as needed.
• Assist with special events and cover for absent staff when required.

Skills

Guest service

Attentive to guests

Teamwork

Education

Food Handlers’ certification

High school education

Job description

Position Details

Position: Food Server. Part Time: Wednesday – Sunday, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Pay Range: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour.

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

Responsibilities

• Food 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

Qualifications

• Food Handlers’ certification from local health department
• Some high school education
• Previous food service or related experience preferred

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).

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