Kitchen Helper (Part Time)

Monarch Communities; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking a Kitchen Helper to deliver excellent dining experiences for residents and guests. You will take meal orders, serve meals, assist with dishwashing, and help maintain a clean, welcoming dining room.

This part-time, on-site role requires strong customer service, attention to dietary needs, and the ability to work well in a team. Prior hospitality or senior living experience is preferred. Compensation is $17–$18 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Minimum of one year experience in fine dining hospitality and/or full service senior living.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Take residents' dining orders in a friendly and attentive disposition.
• Learn and retain residents' names, special requests, and dietary restrictions.
• Ensure dining room is set up and all items needed for service are available.
• Assist with cleaning, dishwashing and sanitizing the dining room, menus, kitchen and serving stations.
• Ensure safe food handling.
• Assist with preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads and condiments for service.
• Assist residents with any special dining requests.
• Ensure all residents are accounted for during each meal and documentation is completed.
• Assist with special events.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and community policies.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Time management

Decision making

Experience with seniors

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ year experience in fine dining hospitality or senior living

Job description

Company Description

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Description

The Kitchen Helper provides excellent customer service and creates a pleasant dining experience for residents and guests, through taking meal orders, serving meals, dishwashing and providing assistance.

Schedule: PT

Salary Range: $17- $18 an hour

Responsibilities and Duties

• Take residents' dining orders in a friendly and attentive disposition
• Learn and retain residents' names, special requests, and dietary restrictions
• Ensure dining room is set up, all items needed for service are readily available (silverware, napkins, menus, salt/pepper shakers, etc.)
• Assist with cleaning, dishwashing and sanitizing the dining room, menus, kitchen, serving stations, and other areas as directed
• Ensure safe food handling
• Assist with preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments for service
• Assist residents with any special dining requests
• Ensure all residents are accounted for during each meal, and completing documentation of their attendance
• Assist with special events
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred/GED accepted
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in fine dining hospitality and/or full service senior living
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Competent in organizational, time management skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Experience working with seniors

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered (for Part-Time Employees)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking

Other Compensation Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.