Dietary Aide

LOCATION INFORMATION :

Leisure Park is a beautiful community in Lakewood, NJ, with more than 255 units offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's care.

JOB DETAILS :

JOB DETAILS :

The Opportunity

Servers are an important part of our community providing service, meals, engagement, and comfort to our residents. In addition to delivering food and meals prepared by the kitchen staff, servers will be a go-to member of the team to build rapport with residents who they will see and visit with each day on the job. Servers are responsible for efficiency and timeliness of meal prep and delivery, while essential to communication regarding the needs of the community and our residents.

What You’ll Do

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service while engaging with coworkers and residents
• Bring a heightened awareness for food allergies and preferences, ensuring each resident receives meals as needed
• Deliver meals, food and drinks to residents and their guests with efficiency and professionalism.
• Clean and reset areas of the community, within dining areas, food service areas, and within residents’ rooms.

Communication

• Engage with residents and others in the community with charm, professionalism, respect, and a bright personality.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all menu items, preparation, time, ingredients and method of presentation.
• Relay messaging from residents to the kitchen about dining needs, food preferences and orders, and special requests.
• Use technology, such as a Point of Sale, to provide clear communication between residents and the kitchen.

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-year experience as a server/waiter, or in a similar food service environment
• Working knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures

Awareness

• Proven ability to recognize tasks and take initiative, especially with safety and sanitation
• Compassion for others and a caring nature
• Demonstration of a strong desire to provide comfort to guests/residents

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.74 - $22.13 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work setting:

• Assisted living facility

Ability to Commute:

• Lakewood, NJ 08701 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $22