{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1e48b7d4fa272b813fefb248","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e48b7d4fa272b813fefb248","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e48b7d4fa272b813fefb248","title":"Server","description":"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.\r\nJob Summary\r\nThe 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.\r\nUnder 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.\r\nMaintains dining room area, including stocking and setting up according to protocols.\r\nMaintains overall cleanliness and presentation of dining equipment (i.e. vacuuming, watering plants, cleaning tables, etc.).\r\nObserves to ensure that members and guests are satisfied with food, beverages and service.\r\nMonitoring assigned tables and remaining visible on the floor during service to meet any member needs.\r\nPrepares food bars and/or buffet areas with appropriate food items and supplies as directed. Ensures all beverage equipment is clean and working properly.\r\nSets up bars; including but not limited to beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce.\r\nAble to open and serve wine bottles tableside.\r\nAble to prepare basic cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, has knowledge of common drinks, and makes suggestions to guests.\r\nConducts inventory of items used and provides order list (i.e. supply needs) according to protocol.\r\nProvides customer service ensuring all member needs are met.\r\nMay serve as a cashier in the dining room area (i.e. totaling member orders, reconciling POS system and tickets generated, etc.).\r\nMay have dining room closing responsibilities (i.e., lock-up dining areas and/or the club).\r\nMay be assigned to storage equipment cleaning responsibilities.\r\nPerforms other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.\r\nBasic Qualifications\r\n1 year of relevant work experience.\r\nMust be able to communicate effectively in English while performing assigned duties.\r\nMust be flexible to work a split shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.\r\nMust be at least 21 years of age.\r\nAbility to stand for extended periods of time and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds of tables, dishes, glassware and food trays etc.\r\nMust be able to follow and maintain maximum standards of ServSafe sanitation and safety to ensure the highest standards for food and beverage service.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nGeneral 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.\r\nRequired Documents\r\nResume.\r\nHiring Range\r\n$22.75 - $28.00 per hour\r\nThe salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.\r\nAs one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.\r\nEEO Statement\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\r\nCaltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.\r\nCaltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.\r\nAccommodation Contact\r\nIf you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.\r\nAdditionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Caltech California","rawCompany":"caltech california","city":"Pasadena","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T01:35:46.635Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-3031.00","title":"Waiters and Waitresses","slug":"waiters-and-waitresses"},{"code":"35-9011.00","title":"Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers","slug":"dining-room-and-cafeteria-attendants-and-bartender-helpers"},{"code":"35-3041.00","title":"Food Servers, Nonrestaurant","slug":"food-servers-nonrestaurant"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722514","title":"Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets","slug":"cafeterias-grill-buffets-and-buffets"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Server","description":"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. 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