Cafe Attendant

All Jobs; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted meals

Parking

Job summary

Monarch Landing in Naperville, IL is seeking a friendly Café Attendant to join our Food & Beverage team on a part-time basis. You will deliver warm, personalized service to residents, guests and staff while supporting daily café operations, food preparation and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least six months in food service, a high school diploma or GED, and a sanitation certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least six months of kitchen or food-service experience.
• Food service sanitation certification within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of food handling, storage and preparation techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, personalized service to residents, staff, and guests.
• Take orders and serve meals while accommodating individual preferences.
• Explain menu items and confidently answer questions.
• Assist with food preparation and ensure safe handling and storage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary café environment.
• Learn and effectively use the dining point-of-service system.
• Collaborate with residents, families, guests, visitors, supervisors, and team members.
• Manage multiple tasks while maintaining high service levels.
• Demonstrate courtesy, patience, tact, and graciousness.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English communication

Food service experience

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Cafe Attendant – Part-Time

Be Part of Something Remarkable

At Monarch Landing, you have a front-row seat to the incredible life stories and experiences of some of the wisest people in the world. You’ll also be part of an extraordinary organization that is investing in the future of senior living—and in you.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy connecting with people, and take pride in providing exceptional service, we’d love to have you join our Food & Beverage team!

Monarch Landing is seeking a hospitality-minded Café Attendant to join our team.

About the Role

As a Café Attendant, you’ll help create an exceptional dining experience for our residents, guests, and team members. You’ll provide friendly, personalized service while supporting daily café operations, food preparation, and safety and sanitation.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping others, and understands that the little details can make a big difference in someone’s day.

Schedule: Part-Time | 3 shifts per week | 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Pay: $16/hour

What You’ll Do

• Provide warm, personalized service to residents, staff, and guests.
• Take orders and serve meals while accommodating individual preferences and requests.
• Explain menu items and confidently answer questions.
• Assist with assigned food preparation and ensure food is handled and stored safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary café environment.
• Learn and effectively use the dining point-of-service system.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, guests, visitors, supervisors, and fellow team members.
• Manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of service.
• Consistently demonstrate courtesy, patience, tact, and graciousness.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least six months of experience working in a kitchen or food-service environment.
• Food service sanitation certification required within the first 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of food preparation, storage, handling techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Strong customer-service skills and a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a resident-focused environment.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.

Why You’ll Love Working at Monarch Landing

We believe our employees deserve to feel valued and appreciated. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• $16/hour
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted meals
• Convenient parking garage
• Employee referral bonus program
• Resident-run employee appreciation program
• A fun, engaging, and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day

Join Our Team

Don’t just do a job. Be part of a remarkable life.

Monarch Landing
2255 Monarch Dr.
Naperville, IL 60563
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Proud recipient of the overall 5-Star Medicare Rating!

Monarch Landing is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.