Culinary Host

Bringing Meals to Life. Serving with Purpose. Caring in Every Detail at MorseLife.
 
About MorseLife
 
For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.
 
 
We are proud to be recognized as a:
• Great Place To Work® Certified employer
•    5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
•    Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
 
 
At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.
 
 
 
Our academic partners include:
 
•    Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
•    Barry University
•    Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
•    Florida International University (FIU)
•    Keiser University
•    Lynn University
•    Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
•    Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
•    South Florida Healthcare Institute
•    South University
•    University of Miami (UM)
 
 
 
Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.
 
MorseLife by the Numbers
 
•    40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
•   1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission
•   5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
•     Great Place To Work® Certified workplace
•     Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
•    11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals
•   Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing,
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services
•   Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation
 
 
Position Summary
 
Prepares, delivers food trays to residents, assist with serving and clean up of meals by performing the following duties.
 
 
How You’ll Make an Impact
 

• Assists in the preparation of floor meal service and prepares food items such as snack rays and floor refrigerator refreshments.
• Determines items to place on tray according to specified procedures.
• Examines filled tray for completeness and places on cart. Places items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays.
• Responsible for inventory prior to leaving kitchen.
• Pushes carts to resident floor pantries prior to meals.
• Responsible for cleaning up in dining room and pantry. Collects and stacks dirty dishes on cart and returns cart to kitchen.
• Washes dishes and cleans work area, collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers. Performs other specified cleaning duties in kitchen, dining rooms and kitchen equipment.
• Assists with setting up of next meal.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary work station that is in compliance with departmental guidelines.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize assigned tasks as needed.
• Attends in‐service training classes.

 
 
 
 
 
What You’ll Bring
 
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
 

• None required.

 
 
Benefits & Perks
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
 
 
Eligible team members enjoy access to:
 
•    Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
•    Health Savings Account (HSA)
•    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
•    Company-Paid Life Insurance
•    Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
•    Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
•    403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
•    Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
•    Employee Referral Bonus Program
•    Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
•    Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
•    Free Parking
•    On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
•    Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
 
 
 
Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible, from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.
 
 
Why You’ll Love Working Here
 
 
At MorseLife, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.
 
 
Here’s what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:
 

• Work for a Great Place To Work® Certified employer where employees are valued, respected, and supported.
• Join a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home that is shaping the future of healthcare through partnerships with leading colleges and universities.
• Build your career with an organization that has proudly served South Florida for more than 40 years.
• Work alongside experienced clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare students committed to excellence.
• Take advantage of ongoing professional development, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for internal advancement.
• Experience a culture built on our core values of Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Quality, Impact, and Passion.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, patients, families, and fellow team members every single day.

 
Our Commitment to Excellence
 
 
At MorseLife, excellence is more than a goal—it’s our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion, accountability, innovation, and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences, and we are committed to investing in our people, celebrating their successes, and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.
 
Ready to Make a Difference?
 
Every interaction has the power to brighten someone’s day, restore dignity, and improve quality of life.
 
If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission, MorseLife Health System is the place for you.
 
Join a team where you’ll be valued, supported, and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.
 
Apply today and become part of the MorseLife family.
 
Employment Requirements
 
 
At MorseLife, the safety and well-being of our residents, patients, employees, and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre-employment process, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:

• A 10-panel pre-employment drug screening.
• A Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
• A post-offer physical examination.
• A QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening, as applicable.
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.

 
 
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for those we serve.
 
 
MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.