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Caltech

Job Category: Parttime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

Caltech 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.

Job Summary

The Athenaeum is a private membership club on the beautiful campus of Caltech in Pasadena, California. Caltech, founded in 1891, is a world-renowned center of scientific study that ranks among the best universities in the world.

The club was founded in 1930 as a gathering place for Nobel Laureates, faculty, and scholars to stimulate friendship and the exchange of ideas about science, art, and literature. Today, 90 years later, The Athenaeum continues to serve faculty, staff, students, and select community members as they gather to dine, celebrate, and entertain.

The Athenaeum serves approximately 3,900 members, offering dining, private and special events, and lodging. The club is recognized as a "Platinum Club of America" confirming its place among the top 50 private clubs in the country.

The Server is responsible for the dining room service area, including, but not limited to preparing the dining room for receiving members and guests, operating the POS terminal, maintaining cleanliness and stock levels in serving stations, greeting, and providing service to members and guests, and performing basic food and beverage preparation. Ensures the smooth operation of the dining room 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.

Essential Job Duties

• Under 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.
• Maintains dining room area, including stocking and setting up according to protocols.
• Maintains overall cleanliness and presentation of dining room area (i.e. vacuuming, watering plants, cleaning tables, etc.).
• Cleans tables and ensures readiness for the next member.
• Prepares food bars and/or buffet areas with appropriate food items and supplies as directed. Ensures all beverage equipment is clean and working properly.
• Conducts inventory of items used and provides order list (i.e. supply needs) according to protocol.
• Provides customer service ensuring all members' needs are met.
• May serve as a cashier in the dining room area (i.e. totaling member orders, reconciling POS system and tickets generated, etc.).
• Processes and posts order tickets according to set SOPs.
• May have dining room closing responsibilities (i.e., lock-up dining areas and/or the club).
• May be assigned to storage equipment cleaning responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 6 months food service experience in restaurants, clubs, or hotels.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have the ability to carry a minimum of 50 pounds (trays, chairs, tables and furniture) repetitively throughout the day and a maximum of 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to move, set-up, and clear tables and chairs.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Must be able to communicate in English while performing assigned duties.
• Must be able to take food orders and serve.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Possess a ServSafe certificate or have the ability to obtain one 30 days from employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• General 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.
• Experience working in a busy a la carte restaurant.
• TIPS certification

Required Documents

• Resume

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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