Dining Assistant at Whitlock Place - Enlivant

Enlivant is seeking a Dining Services Assistant

at Whitlock Place in Crawfordsville, IN

Part-Time   

Who we are:

Enlivant is about living fully, passionately, and enriching lives through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities. We have a sense of fun at every age, thriving in mind, body, and spirit. For more than 35 years, we have enriched the lives of thousands of residents in more than 200 senior living communities across the country.

Enlivant is a certified “Great Place to Work” and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with each other.

How others describe us:

“Enlivant is where compassion for residents and their families trumps all else.”

“Employees enjoy the people they work with every day, and they find leadership cares and invests in their development and the company's culture.”

“I find Enlivant places value in becoming a company where everyone's personal diversity is valued and respected, and where everyone can reach their full potential. There’s a warmth and employees seem to genuinely care about each other.”

What we have to offer you:

• A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Additional coverage options, including Short Term Disability, Accident, Legal, Critical Illness, and pet insurance
• A variety of family centered leaves, including New Child Leave
• Flexible paid and unpaid time-off benefits
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on products/experiences through Purchasing Power/Perks at work

Job Summary:

As the Dining Services Assistant, you will provide assistance to the Chef and Assistant Chef(s) while supporting the Dining operations for the community.  You will be responsible for assisting with the initial food preparation, beverage service, and other necessary cleanups.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in prepping meals for cooking.
• Pour beverages per resident choice as the residents are seated in the dining room for each meal.
• Ensure that condiment containers are clean and filled. 
• Obtain meal selection from residents and deliver meal selection to cook for service.
• Deliver filled plates to tables.
• Assist residents with dining needs during service.
• Serve meals in courses, removing soiled dishes from one course before providing next. 
• Assist with prepping meals/snacks and plating food/modifying textures in the kitchen, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience with food service in a Server, Dietary Aide, or food prep role preferred
• Experience in senior living, restaurant or banquet setting helpful
• Previous experience in assisted living/memory care.
• The ideal candidate will uphold the principles of our mission; to enrich life through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities.
• Actively express compassion for residents, staff, and guests.
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate (obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Must work a full shift, come to work on time, and work overtime as needed.
• The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Ability to take direction from the Chef
• Able to handle preparation duties

Pay Range: $9.50 - $11 /Hour, Based on Experience 

We’re also proud to be the first senior living company to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating across all our communities.

You are required to complete any necessary health requirements which may change from time-to-time, such as vaccination.

Enlivant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, gender (including gender expression and identity), nationality and origin, disability (mental or physical), sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other applicable characteristics.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.