Service Assistant

Denny's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Keke's Breakfast Cafe in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a Service Assistant to support kitchen and dining teams, ensuring meals leave the kitchen at peak freshness and are delivered promptly.

You’ll follow recipes, help with side work, prepare toast and beverages, keep areas clean, and assist colleagues. The role values reliability, 18+ age, and good health permit standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Restaurant or food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic food safety practices and health regulations.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong communication and a friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orders cook efficiently so all items for a table are ready together.
• Collaborate with servers to deliver food while it’s warm and well-presented.
• Read tickets and prepare items according to recipes within 8–10 minutes.
• Deliver food from kitchen to guests in a timely manner.
• Perform side work to maintain operational efficiency.
• Prepare toast and beverages as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized server line areas.
• Assist co-workers and adapt to changing needs.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and respond to requests.
• Fill in as needed to support restaurant operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Friendly demeanor

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Age 18+

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Join our dynamic breakfast café as a Service Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our guests enjoy their meals at peak freshness and flavor. You’ll work closely with the kitchen and service staff to guarantee timely food preparation and delivery, creating a seamless dining experience that keeps our guests coming back for more.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that orders are cooked efficiently so all items for a table are ready to be served simultaneously.
• Collaborate with servers to run food to the table while it’s warm and prepared to perfection.
• Read tickets and prepare all food items according to standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits (8‑10 minutes), ensuring correct set‑up and plate presentation.
• Deliver food from the kitchen to guests in a timely manner, working cooperatively with servers, especially when additional food runners are unavailable.
• Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required to maintain operational efficiency.
• Prepare toast as needed based on business demands.
• Maintain clean and organized server line areas, ensuring surfaces, utensils, and containers are constantly cleaned and ready for use.
• Be ready and willing to assist co‑workers and adapt to situations as they arise.
• Monitor guests’ dining experiences, ensuring satisfaction with food and service, and respond promptly and courteously to requests.
• Prepare coffee, decaf coffee, and iced tea as needed, ensuring beverages are ready for service.
• Refill ice to keep the server’s cooler stocked and functional.
• Maintain a proactive approach to cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and service areas.
• Fill in as needed to support smooth restaurant operations as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in a restaurant or food service role is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform tasks such as lifting and cleaning.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of basic food safety practices and ability to follow health regulations.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Compensation

Typical pay range: Minimum $7.25 – Maximum $12.86. Pay will be based on location and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Keke's Breakfast Cafe is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact 864‑597‑8000. Please do not call this number to check the status of your application. Keke's Breakfast Cafe participates in E‑Verify.