Compassionate Senior Dining Associate

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Senior Living in Kankakee, IL, seeks a friendly Wait Staff member to deliver dining services to residents. You will take orders, serve meals, and ensure dietary needs are respected, while maintaining a warm, clean dining environment.

Collaborating with kitchen and dietary teams, you will help create a pleasant dining experience, support residents with special requests, and uphold safety and sanitation standards daily.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team with kitchen and dietary staff.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate meal orders and relay to kitchen.
• Serve meals and beverages with courtesy, observing dietary needs.
• Engage with residents to ensure satisfaction and address requests.
• Set up and clear dining areas, keeping them clean and welcoming.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines in all tasks.
• Coordinate with kitchen and staff to ensure smooth service.
• Document meal choices and dietary preferences as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Food safety adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Certification

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Riverside Senior Living in Kankakee, IL, seeks a friendly Wait Staff member to deliver dining services to residents. You will take orders, serve meals, and ensure dietary needs are respected, while maintaining a warm, clean dining environment.

Collaborating with kitchen and dietary teams, you will help create a pleasant dining experience, support residents with special requests, and uphold safety and sanitation standards daily.