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A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive,holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people arehappiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities forphysical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritualinvolvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positivelyimpact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.

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Doyou enjoy a work environment that is engaging and lively? Being around otherpeople and interacting with them? If so, maybe this is an opportunity for you. Weare looking for the right person to assist our culinary team with thepresentation of our nutritious and delicious culinary program for our residents. We specialize in assisted living and memorycare. Highgate Senior Living's mission is to devote ourselves to help eachresident live a life of purpose and each of us plays a crucial role in doingso. We operate communities in the western US and are seeking the right Serverto join our team. Come help us createan environment that promotes a sense of well-being and the feeling of truecommunity in a gracious, homelike setting. This position maybe fulltime or parttime and includes working directly with our culinary teamand residents to deliver beautifully presented, fresh and temperatureappropriate meals. Because we are aseniors housing setting that cares for vulnerable adults, this position isnot eligible to receive tips, gifts, or gratuities from our residents. You are offered a generous, stable hourlywage, you are given a predictable work schedule that doesn't include longevenings and your workload will be easily manageable. You also can build long lasting relationshipswith your customers and have the chance to learn from those who have livedlong, meaningful lives and have fantastic stories and life experience to share.

The successful candidate will be motivated by service, an organized anddetail-oriented individual with a positive and self-motivated attitude. Youmust have good communication skills and be willing to work hard. This can be a great opportunity for thoseindividuals that have a passion for food or the hospitality industry and arelooking for a new industry with an exciting career path. If you want to become a chef or hospitalitymanager or want to grow your career in seniors housing, this is a great optionfor you. Our industry needs heartdriven, passionate professionals that enjoy working in service to others while gainingthe skills and knowledge necessary for a long term, deeply satisfyingprofession. We support internalpromotions for our team members. We alsoevaluate a person's unique skill sets and recognize different levels ofprofessional experience when considering candidates for the role.

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individuallyand in small groups
• Basic culinary skills andcomfortability being in the kitchen
• Safety awareness in work habits
• Ability to operate different types ofkitchen equipment
• Calm demeanor in times of pressure
• Comfortability to interact withresidents that have varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities
• Able to take direction and coachingfrom others
• Team player with ability to developstrong working relationships along with customer service focus
• Ability to adapt/respond quickly tothe needs and preferences of our residents
• An understanding or the willingness togain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to helpresidents with dementia still live with purpose

RELATABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experiences where you have worked in a culinary environment
• Past roles in which you have been taskedwith providing excellent customer service
• Jobs you've had that include workingwith seniors or other vulnerable populations
• Previous service-based positions inhealthcare, hospitality, or hotels
• Prior volunteer work or other work withvulnerable groups of people
• Jobs that included completing tasklists

1- At least 18 years of age

2- Experience in the kitchen

3- Current negative TB test

4- Willingness to learn how to work in ahealthcare/assisted living environment

5- Ability to pass criminalrecord/background check

6- Good time management skills

7- Must be able to work wellindependently with little oversight

As an organization we offer our team members agood benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count andthe opportunity to innovate. Ourcompensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing,tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for thisposition is $16.50 to 21.00 per hour. Prior experience in culinary ispreferred. A passion for your work and acommitment to serving others are essential job qualifications. This is an opportunity to work in a boomingindustry that is constantly evolving and is making a positive impact for seniorsevery day. We are a healthcare company and being vaccinated against COVID-19 ispreferred. If you want to learn moreabout this opportunity, please reach out to connect with us.