Food Server

Overview

Villa Gardens Retirement Community is hiring!

Part-time / Flexible Schedule AM / PM / Weekends and Weekdays

Hourly : $19.00- $19.50 per hour

Summary : Under the supervision of the Dining Room Manager, a Server interacts with residents and employees of 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 basic food knowledge by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors to ensure satisfaction.
• Prepares tables, lays out napkins and utensils, refills condiments, and performs other preparation tasks.
• Stays updated on current menu choices, specialties and deviations, and knows if the kitchen is running out of items.
• Directs guests to tables, presents menus, suggests dishes, assists in drink selection, informs guests about food preparation details, and communicates specific guest needs to the cooks.
• Maintains proper dining experience by delivering items, fulfilling guest needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, and refilling 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 and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness and adheres to all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in the preparation and handling of food.
• Performs duties in a safe and efficient manner and wears safety equipment as required. Reports safety hazards 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 department and facilities policies and procedures.
• Understands the facility's fire and disaster plans and follows established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

Credentials

Education and Experience

Equal Opportunity

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 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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