Kitchen Helper (Part Time)

Monarch Communities; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Watchung, NJ seeks a part-time Kitchen Helper to provide friendly dining service to residents and guests in a senior living setting. You will take meal orders, serve meals, dishwash, and assist with beverages and events while maintaining food safety and quality.

The role requires attention to dietary needs and strong customer service, with an emphasis on compassion and teamwork within a supportive environment.

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.
• Demonstrates 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, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Experience with seniors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Compensation: USD 17 - USD 18 - hourly

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
• 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
• 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):

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Other Compensation Programs:

Employee 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.