Service Assistant - Denny's #7386 - Bakersfield, CA

Denco Family, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,281 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Employee Discount

FREE Beverages

FREE Uniform

Flexible Schedules

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Denco Family, Inc. is looking for a Service Assistant for their Bakersfield, CA location. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in the restaurant, ensuring all dining areas are organized, and providing prompt guest service. Candidates should be able to work flexible schedules and have strong guest service skills.

Benefits include medical coverage for full-time employees, employee meal discounts, and opportunities for advancement. A respectful and diverse workplace is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements.
• Possesses excellent guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Busses, cleans, and resets tables.
• Maintains restaurant interior to be clean, safe, and inviting for guests.
• Adheres to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent guest service skills

Ability to work flexible schedule

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 8710 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield CA 93312

Salary Range: $16.90 - $17.00 Hourly

Denny's restaurant is seeking a Service Assistant for the Bakersfield, CA location. The Service Assistant reports to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager and is responsible for maintaining the restaurant’s interior and exterior, keeping all areas clean and organized. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing dining room tables, maintaining an adequate supply of pots, pans, dishes, glassware, utensils, and ice in service areas, and ensuring that front and back‑of‑the‑house areas are clean, organized and stocked at all times to provide timely guest service.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (full time employees)
• Employee Discount – receive 50% discount on meals during your shifts
• FREE Beverages – receive free soft drinks, coffee, tea and water during your shifts
• FREE Uniform – receive a brand-new uniform at orientation
• Company-wide discount – receive a 25% discount at over 40 company-affiliated restaurants
• Flexible Schedules – we’ll work with you because employee work/life balance matters
• Employee Referral Bonus – refer a friend and get paid
• Employee Assistance Program – receive confidential, personal, & web-based support on a variety of important topics such as stress management, dependent care, nutrition, legal & finances
• Advancement – On-the-job skills training to prepare employees for upward mobility opportunities

Responsibilities and Duties

• Busses, cleans, and resets tables
• Checks restrooms and hand washing stations every half hour for cleanliness and supplies
• Maintains exterior curb appeal, keeps restaurant exterior and parking lot free of debris
• Maintains restaurant interior to be clean, safe and inviting for guests and employees
• Regularly cleans and inspects dish machine and other machinery as required, maintains proper dish machine chemical levels
• Properly sorts and washes all dishware and promptly replenishes kitchen and dishware in service areas
• Immediately cleans up spills and broken glasses and dishes
• Addresses complaints and requests promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues
• Assists with stocking deliveries; rotates perishable stock in accordance with standards
• Performs sidework and other deep cleaning duties as assigned
• Willingly assists others without being asked
• Adheres to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures
• Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests
• Completes all other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Able to work in a team environment
• Meets Denny’s uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift
• Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends
• Possesses excellent guest service skills
• Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions
• Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position. Employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer with or without notice.

Denco Family, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.