Food Service Server

Wesley Palms, an upscale retirement community, is looking for an experienced SERVERS.

MAIN DINING ROOM: Days will vary & will include weekends and holidays. This position does not offer the possibility to make tips.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Dining Room Manager, a Server, interacts with our residents and employees of Front Porch residential facilities, and ensures they have a great experience when dining. 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 our guests needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. Servers are expected to have some basic food knowledge by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Prepares the tables, laying out napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks.
• Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items.
• Direct guests to their tables, presenting menus, suggesting dishes, assisting in drink selection, informing guests about food preparation details, communicating specific guest needs to the cooks.
• Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling guest needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.
• Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Filling in for absent staff as needed.
• Assisting with special events as needed.
• Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Follow department safety standards, practice correct body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs.
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Less than high school education; or up to 1-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read a limited number of 2-3-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract 2-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple 1-2-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for full time employees.

BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:
 Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
 Paid Time Off
 8 Major Holidays with Pay
 1 day off with Pay - at time of yearly Anniversary

BENEFITS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
 Access to Company Gym
 Subsidized Lunch
 Employee discounts on Shoes for Crews with payroll deductions
 Direct Deposit for Payroll
 HEART Fund - Emergency Fund for Employees (qualifying event).
 Participation on Company related Raffles: Injury Free, Holiday Season Gifts, Surveys, etc.

Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background clearance.

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.

Our office is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Our address is: 2404 Loring Street, Pacific Beach, CA 92109.

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