Culinary Assistant

Vetter Senior Living; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Brookestone Gardens in Kearney, NE is seeking a Culinary Assistant to provide outstanding meal service and a warm dining atmosphere for residents, families and staff.

The role includes serving meals, aiding dining room operations, and ensuring a positive dining experience with flexible Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN schedules. Pay ranges $16.00–$17.50/hour with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in dining, hospitality, or caregiving preferred.
• Reliable, compassionate, and professional demeanor.
• Strong customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and dining room operations.
• Create a warm, welcoming dining atmosphere for residents and guests.
• Support overall dining service to ensure a positive experience.
• Follow safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Reliability

Compassion

Hospitality

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding position where your work truly makes a difference? At Brookestone Gardens, we are committed to creating an exceptional living experience for our residents, and that starts with building a team of caring, dedicated professionals.

As a Culinary Assistant, you will help provide outstanding meal service while creating a warm and welcoming dining atmosphere for residents, family members, guests, and team members. Whether serving meals, assisting with dining room operations, or helping ensure a positive dining experience, your work will contribute directly to the comfort and satisfaction of those we serve.

We are seeking individuals who enjoy working with people, value teamwork, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, professionalism, compassion, and a genuine desire to enhance the lives of seniors through hospitality and service.

If you're looking for a workplace that values your contributions, supports your growth, and encourages you to build a meaningful career, we'd love to hear from you.

Available Schedules

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• PRN (As Needed)

Pay

$16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Some of our Benefits Include:

• Health insurance plans starting at just $120 per month
• Opportunities for FREE prescription medications
• Affordable vision insurance
• FREE life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• FREE Employee Assistance Program through InSight
• Employer-matched retirement savings plan
• Up to $30,000 in education assistance through loan repayment programs
• FREE online learning and development courses
• Paid continuing education and professional license fees
• Paid training programs and educational seminars
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Premium pay on holidays
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Positive team culture
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow professionally

At Brookestone Gardens, every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Join a team that values compassion, service excellence, and personal growth while helping create a place residents are proud to call home.

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