Dining Associate

Ericksonseniorlivingcareers; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO and volunteer hours

401k with company match

Onsite medical centers

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living in Overland Park, KS seeks a Dining Associate in the Continuing Care department to deliver excellent resident dining service. You will help run the dining room, support servers and kitchen staff, and ensure residents receive proper nutrition.

The full-time role offers a 6:00 am–2:30 pm shift with weekends/holidays, starting at $16 per hour and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a food service environment.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible with schedule, available to work some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome residents upon their arrival at the restaurant.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant by coordinating with seaters to help servers and kitchen staff work efficiently.
• Assist with preparation, stocking, serving, and post-meal clean-up.
• Ensure all residents receive adequate nutritional intake.
• Answer phones professionally and follow up on requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the front of the house and kitchen.
• Assist in training the wait staff.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

Erickson Senior Living, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing. Erickson Senior Living develops and manages senior living communities and health services across the country. We achieve industry–leading results in customer satisfaction, driving high occupancy, and positive health outcomes.

Join our team as a Dining Associate in our Continuing Care department and play a key role in delivering excellent service to our residents. You’ll ensure the dining room and pantry run smoothly, supporting our goal of providing a great dining experience.

Full-time Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm with weekend and holiday availability

Compensation: Starting at $16.00 per hour, based upon experience

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 Full-time

What we offer

• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• Free shift meal!
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

How you will make an impact

• Greet and welcome residents upon their arrival at the restaurant
• Ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant by coordinating with seaters to help servers and kitchen staff work efficiently
• Assist with preparation, stocking, serving, and post-meal clean-up
• Ensure all residents receive adequate nutritional intake
• Answer phones professionally and follow up on requests
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the front of the house and kitchen
• Assist in training the wait staff

What you will need

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a food service environment is preferred
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Flexible with schedule, available to work some weekends and holidays

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.