Catering Server (Berkeley)

Position Overview

The Catering Server will manage the hospitality experience through daily meal execution and the snack program for our corporate catering clients. This position will perform all front of house (FoH) responsibilities including but not limited to; daily meal service set-up and breakdown and maintain a clean service environment. This role may be asked to cross-train in basic culinary positions/techniques as needed to contribute to the success of the team.

About Just Fare

Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make good food for people who enjoy eating and for those who want a more equitable and just food system. Based in Oakland CA we offer food services for the workplace event catering design commercial kitchens and food programs and operate a community kitchen. We ground everything we do in service of creating a more responsible and ethical world.

1% of our revenue supports donated meals made by our charitable arm Just Fare Community Kitchen. So far we have delivered over 494250 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.

Tastes good. Does good.

About Workplace

Our Workplace business unit prepares and serves food for a variety of Bay Area companies and institutions. Ingredients are carefully selected from organic local independent farms - prioritizing purchasing from BIPOC and women-owned purveyors. Prepared to satisfy refined palettes and a diverse range of dietary sensitivities and preferences our nourishing meals aim to delight employees. Our Workplace business unit offers multiple food program solutions to meet our clients needs.

Responsibilities

• Setup and breakdown of daily meal services and all other points of service
• Help uphold Just Fare hospitality standards
• Replenish service line and answer questions throughout service
• Be a friendly face and host within all office kitchen areas
• Create an authentic connection with our client community
• Maintain a clean and organized work/service environment
• Help with signage for all offerings
• Monitor and record time and temperature of food for safety/sanitation purposes
• Assist in the food transportation to and from the onsite delivery dock including unloading and loading vans
• Support with snack and drink (S&D) services as needed at client sites
• Send detailed end of service reports daily

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2 years experience in a hospitality environment with a passion for food & people
• Positive attitude strong work ethic communication & patience
• Attendance & punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
• Ability to be self-sufficient & make sound decisions on-the-fly
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and support with loading items in and out of van
• Understanding & knowledge of safety sanitation & food handling procedures
• Preferred: Basic computer skills (docs spreadsheets google docs etc.)
• Preferred: Good knowledge of local products producers and farms
• Smart Phone Mobile device required for daily communications
• Basic Food Handler Certification

Schedule & Expectations

Typical schedules may range from Monday through Friday with hours dependent on the client and service. Employees are responsible for managing their schedules based on your shift availability with supervisors.

Shift details: Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 2:30pm Availability Required.

Monday and Friday shifts are very limited but open availability is appreciated.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20-22/hourly DOE. No Tips. Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions. Non-Negotiable. No tips.
• Cell Phone Stipend
• All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
• Parking and Transportation Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits - After 30 days
• Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen
• Opportunity to develop your skills work with amazing people & be a force for social change!