Food Server

Overview

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Dining Room Manager, a Server interacts with residents and employees at Front Porch residential facilities and ensures they have a great dining experience. 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 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.

Villa Gardens Retirement Community

Pay Range: $19.50-$20.00

• Food Service Server
• Provide quality customer service efficiently to residents, families, coworkers and vendors to ensure satisfaction.
• Prepare tables, lay out napkins and utensils, ensure condiments are refilled, and perform other preparation tasks.
• Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and deviations, and know if the kitchen staff is running out of items.
• Direct guests to their tables, present menus, suggest dishes, assist in drink selection, inform guests about food preparation details, and communicate specific guest needs to the cooks.
• Maintain proper dining experience by delivering items, fulfilling guest needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, and refilling glasses.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting.
• Follow the highest standards of cleanliness and all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.
• Perform duties safely and efficiently; wear safety equipment as required and report any safety hazards or accidents to supervisor.
• Follow department safety standards, practice proper body mechanics, and participate in campus-wide safety programs.
• Attend all mandatory in-service meetings and comply with department and facilities policies and procedures.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

Nonessential:

• Serv Safe or Equivalent Certification

Essential:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications

• Some High School Education

Nonessential:

• Bachelor's Degree

Nonessential:

• 0 Year 1 month related experience or training

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).

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.

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