Culinary Assistant - Server​/Dishwasher

Culinary Assistant - Server/Dishwasher at SR Companies

Part‑time positions with AM & PM shift flexibility.

Starting at $16.00 hourly depending on experience.

We are seeking a Culinary Assistant who embodies our core values of Character, Compassion, Commitment, Communication, and Consistency by providing the highest standard of care and first‑class customer service. In the role you will be responsible for enhancing the lives of older adults by assisting them with patience and a friendly smile, performing table service in a caring, professional, and timely manner, and assisting residents with all dining needs while maintaining or exceeding hospitality and service standards.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Discounts

• Assists when needed in preparation of food according to the established menu.
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Follows proper cleaning procedures when washing and storing all dishes.
• Serves and assists residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a daily basis.
• Cleans kitchen, food service equipment, and food storage areas daily.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents.
• Performs daily general cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining room according to established cleaning schedules.
• Ensures and supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Responds promptly and courteously to residents’ and family members’ requests for assistance.
• Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.
• Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Knows, understands, and follows established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
• Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.
• Complies with attendance and call off policy.
• Attends and/or participates in trainings, in‑service meetings, and mandatory meetings.
• Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.
• Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to the immediate supervisor.
• Knows, understands, and follows HIPAA regulations.
• Assists with the training of new employees in dining services when necessary.
• Takes initiative in work, seeks out additional information, and offers solutions/suggestions.
• Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.
• Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.

See Duties and Responsibilities detailed above.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in one‑to‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Ability to apply common sense in carrying out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

High school diploma or GED; or less than one year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, speak or hear; frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally required to sit and climb or balance; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens.