Culinary Assistant (Day & Evening Shift)

Culinary Assistant (Day & Evening Shift)

Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center | Seward, Nebraska

Full & Part Time Availability

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

Do you enjoy serving others and creating a welcoming experience? Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center is looking for friendly, dependable Culinary Assistants to join our dining services team on day and evening shifts.

As a Culinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents. Whether you're preparing the dining room, serving meals, assisting residents, or helping keep the kitchen running smoothly, your work will make a positive difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Provide friendly, courteous service to residents, families, and guests.
• Assist with meal preparation, meal service, and beverage service.
• Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety and infection control procedures.
• Work as part of a team to provide an exceptional dining experience.
• Help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects our commitment to hospitality and dignity.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong personal integrity.
• A compassionate, service-oriented attitude.
• A positive, professional approach to serving others.
• Dependability and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A desire to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Previous food service experience is helpful but not required--we're happy to train individuals with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!

Why Join Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center?

At Ridgewood, we believe every interaction matters. Our Culinary Services team helps create meaningful moments for residents through outstanding food, exceptional hospitality, and genuine care. You'll be part of a supportive team where learning, collaboration, and personal growth are encouraged every day.

Benefits

Health & Financial Benefits

• Low health insurance premiums
• Opportunities for FREE prescription medications
• FREE dental insurance
• Low-cost vision insurance
• FREE life insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-matched retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Full Benefits for those working 24 hours/week or more!

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Holiday Pay at Premium Rates

Professional Growth

• Up to $30,000 in Education Benefits through Loan Repayment
• Paid continuing education and training opportunities
• FREE online learning opportunities
• English as a Second Language (ESL) education
• Career advancement opportunities
• A supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth

Additional Benefits

• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Services Coverage
• Identity Theft Protection
• Student Loan Consolidation
• Personal Loans
• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
• Employee Discount Program

Join Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality, outstanding service, and compassionate care--one meal and one smile at a time.

Qualified candidates will possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.