Resident Dining Server — Weekend/Evening Shifts

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

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.