Counter Server Tips Italian Market Pasadena CA

Porta Via Italian Foods – Pasadena, CA
Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | Closed Sundays
Job Code: 1631

Counter service role at a busy Italian café & deli. $18.04/hr plus steady pooled tips, flexible scheduling, closed Sundays, and a supportive team environment.

Porta Via Italian Foods is a family-owned Italian market, café, deli, and bakery serving fresh, made-from-scratch Italian and Mediterranean food in a warm, fast-paced,
counter-service setting.

We’re looking for a Counter Server who enjoys interacting with guests, works well on a team, and takes pride in delivering friendly, efficient service.

This is a counter service position
, not table service.
Guests order at the counter, and hospitality is delivered through pace, accuracy, teamwork, and genuine connection
.

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Tips are pooled and consistent
, providing a meaningful supplement to the hourly rate. While tip earnings differ from traditional table service, many team members value the predictability, teamwork, and steady take-home pay this model offers.

• $18.04/hr base pay + pooled tips (Average total pay around $22/hr, depending on hours and volume)
• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Closed Sundays
• Medical benefits (30+ hrs/week; employer contributes)
• Paid sick days
• Free parking & staff discounts
• Supportive, team-driven environment
• Opportunities for growth into lead or management roles

As a Counter Server / Deli Associate
, you will:

• Greet guests and take orders at the counter
• Accurately handle POS transactions
• Assist with food prep and counter presentation
• Support retail stocking and organization
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards
• Work efficiently as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team

• 1+ year of food service, café, deli, or restaurant experience
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable multitasking in a busy environment
• Reliable, organized, and self-motivated
• Professional appearance and good hygiene
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 lbs
• Food safety certification (Serve Safe within 30 days of hire)

• Part-time
• Flexible weekly schedule
• Closed Sundays

Please submit:

• Your resume (include full name and current contact information)
• Two professional references
  (Supervisor name and email required)

Employment eligibility verification required.