Server - Full-time

pCaltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community./p div align="center"hr //div pstrongJob Summary/strong/p pThe Server under general supervision will assist serving members and in all our dining operations.  Including, but not limited to preparing the dining areas for receiving members and guests, operating the POS terminal, maintaining cleanliness and stock levels in serving stations, greeting, and performing food and beverage preparation.  Ensures the smooth operation of the dining area during meal periods and special functions, including set-up, service, and closing. Performs work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies (e.g. ServSafe) safety standards, practices, and protocols./p pstrongEssential Job Duties/strong/p ul type="disc" liUnder general supervision, works from established procedures, verbal, and/or written instructions to accomplish assignments, which are routine in nature and where some degree of judgment is required./li liMaintains dining room area, including stocking and setting up according to protocols./li liMaintains overall cleanliness and presentation of dining equipment (i.e. vacuuming, watering plants, cleaning tables, etc.)./li liObserves to ensure that members and guests are satisfied with food, beverages and service/li liMonitoring assigned tables and remaining visible on the floor during service to meet any member needs/li liPrepares food bars and/or buffet areas with appropriate food items and supplies as directed. Ensures all beverage equipment is clean and working properly./li liSets up bars; including but not limited to beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce/li liAble to open and serve wine bottles tableside./li liAble to prepare basic cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, has knowledge of common drinks, and makes suggestions to guests/li liConducts inventory of items used and provides order list (i.e. supply needs) according to protocol./li liProvides customer service ensuring all member needs are met./li liMay serve as a cashier in the dining room area (i.e. totaling member orders, reconciling POS system and tickets generated, etc.)./li liMay have dining room closing responsibilities (i.e., lock-up dining areas and/or the club).  /li liMay be assigned to storage equipment cleaning responsibilities./li liPerforms other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned./li /ul pstrongBasic Qualifications/strong/p ul type="disc" li1 year of relevant work experience./li liMust be able to communicate effectively in English while performing assigned duties./li liMust be flexible to work a split shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed./li liMust be at least 21 years of age./li liAbility to stand for extended periods of time and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds of tables, dishes, glassware and food trays etc./li liCalifornia Food Handler’s Card./li liRBS Alcohol Server Certificate./li liMust be able to follow and maintain maximum standards of ServSafe sanitation and safety to ensure the highest standards for food and beverage service./li /ul pstrongPreferred Qualifications/strong/p ul type="disc" liGeneral food knowledge pertaining to sauces, cuts of meat, fish, methods of cooking, etc. including commonly served fish, popular spices and herbs, different styles of cuisine (Cajun, Provencal, Northern/Southern Italian, etc.) and general knowledge of wine types such as red, white, sparkling, dessert and American service (plated) in banquets./li /ul pstrongRequired Documents/strong/p ul type="disc" li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops: list 0.5in;"Resume./li /ul