Cook | Server

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Williamsburg (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Autumn House Williamsburg, a Cardinal Senior Living community, seeks a dependable Cook | Server to blend food preparation, meal service, and kitchen support for residents. You’ll help prepare meals, serve residents, and keep dining and kitchen areas running smoothly.

This hands-on role emphasizes a welcoming dining experience, teamwork, and attention to safety. Applicants should be able to work every other weekend and holiday, with enthusiasm for serving seniors.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant, senior living community, healthcare setting, cafeteria, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Active, on-your-feet role requiring physical stamina.
• Follow basic food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation according to recipes and culinary standards.
• Help assemble meals and trays based on resident dietary needs.
• Serve meals, beverages, and snacks to residents.
• Assist residents during meal service when needed.
• Set up and maintain dining and service areas.
• Clear tables and transport dishes after meals.
• Operate the dishwasher and wash pots, pans, dishes, and utensils.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean kitchen and dining surfaces.
• Properly cover, label, date, and store food.
• Restock preparation and service areas.
• Transport food carts and nourishments throughout the community.
• Assist with special events, catering, and holiday meals.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards.
• Support the Executive Chef and culinary team wherever needed.

Skills

Dependable

Hardworking

Team player

Communication with residents

Lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

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Cook | Server

Full Time Autumn House Williamsburg, Williamsburg, MI, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Autumn House Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Michigan
Full-Time
Every Other Weekend & Every Other Holiday Required

Cook. Serve. Make mealtime something residents look forward to.

At Autumn House Williamsburg, a Cardinal Senior Living community, we’re looking for a dependable, energetic Cook | Server who enjoys working with food, serving people, and being part of a team.

This is a hands-on role that blends food preparation, meal service, and kitchen support. You’ll help prepare meals, serve residents, keep the dining room and kitchen running smoothly, and make sure every meal feels welcoming and well cared for.

You’ll probably love this role if you like to:

• Work with food and build your kitchen skills
• Stay active and busy throughout your shift
• Serve people and create a positive dining experience
• Get to know the residents you serve
• Work as part of a team that depends on one another
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and ready
• Jump in wherever help is needed
• Leave work knowing your effort made someone’s day better

What You’ll Do

As a Cook | Server, you’ll support the full dining experience from preparation through cleanup.

You’ll:

• Assist with food preparation according to recipes and culinary standards
• Help assemble meals and trays based on resident dietary needs
• Serve meals, beverages, and snacks to residents
• Assist residents during meal service when needed
• Set up and maintain dining and service areas
• Clear tables and transport dishes after meals
• Operate the dishwasher and wash pots, pans, dishes, and utensils
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean kitchen and dining surfaces
• Properly cover, label, date, and store food
• Restock preparation and service areas
• Transport food carts and nourishments throughout the community
• Assist with special events, catering, and holiday meals
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards
• Support the Executive Chef and culinary team wherever needed

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and willing to support the entire dining operation.

You should be able to:

• Communicate effectively with residents and coworkers
• Remain active and on your feet throughout the shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Bend, reach, stoop, and perform physical kitchen tasks
• Follow basic food safety and sanitation practices
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Work every other weekend and every other holiday

Previous experience in a restaurant, senior living community, healthcare setting, cafeteria, or commercial kitchen is preferred, but we’re willing to develop the right person.

Why Autumn House Williamsburg?

At Cardinal Senior Living, our mission is provide dignity, safety and care to our elderly residents.

Dining is a big part of that experience.

Whether you’re preparing a meal, serving a resident, setting the dining room, or helping the kitchen get ready for the next service, your work matters.

If you want to build your culinary skills, serve people well, and do work with purpose, we’d love to meet you.

Cardinal Senior Living LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.