Culinary Aide

American Senior Communities LLC; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Health insurance

PTO and paid time off

Career growth and mentorship

Team culture and recognition

Job summary

American Senior Communities LLC in Danville, VA is seeking a Culinary Aide to support safe, nutritious meals for residents. You will assist with meal prep, service, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area.

This full-time/part-time role emphasizes teamwork with culinary leaders to enhance resident dining experiences. The position requires a commitment to customer service, willingness to perform routine tasks, and the ability to work alongside a culinary team.

Qualifications

• Commitment to customer service.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling (may be earned after hire).
• Prior restaurant server experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with culinary leaders to meet residents' dining needs.
• Assist in meal preparation and portioning per menu and diet requirements.
• Set up trays and carts for service and collect soiled trays.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace and wash dishes as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling

Restaurant/Server experience

Job description

Become a Culinary Aide at Danville Regional and Rehab today!

Day Shift

Join the ASC Team as a Culinary Aide where you will contribute to ensuring our residents receive safe, nutritious and delicious meals by assisting with meal prep and service and helping to maintain a clean work environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Server include:

• Partner with culinary leaders to best meet the needs of residents to provide a positive dining experience.
• Assist in the preparation and portions of meal items according to the menu and resident diet requirements.
• Set up trays and carts in preparation for service to residents.
• Work with service staff to collect soiled trays and wash dishes.
• Cleans equipment as needed, maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies. Certifications can be earned while employed with ASC.
• Preferred: Prior restaurant server experience.
• Required: Commitment to customer service
• Required: Willingness to perform routine tasks and effectively work alongside culinary team and leaders.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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