Culinary Lead
$16.66 - $22.9 per hourFull-time
Lifespace Communities
Community:
Oak TraceAddress:
200 Village Drive Downers Grove, Illinois 60516Pay Range
$16.66-$22.90+ HourlyLive your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.
At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our outstanding Culinary Leadership team as our new Culinary Server Lead today!
A few details about the role:
- Direct daily coverage to complete all work assignments; replace any absent or reassign team members to ensure there is proper coverage to cover daily workload.
- Orient new team members on department procedures. Teach team members the proper use of all department equipment.
- Welcome residents and guests to the culinary venue and coordinate seating location Greet residents and guests in a professional, courteous, and timely manner. Provide a high level of resident and guest engagement
- Accurately take resident and guest orders, entering menu selections into a point-of-sale or similar tracking electronic system.
- Facilitate the to go/take-out orders.
- Audit each server’s side job assignment for completeness prior to dismissing. And communicate on-going performance feedback.
- Fill room service menu orders and expedite delivery and ensure all room service trays are retrieved at conclusion of dining time.
- Clear tables during and after residents and guests have concluded dining. Arrange table settings appropriately and efficiently.
And here’s what you need to apply:
- High school diploma or equivalent, Associate degree preferred.
- Two to three years applicable experience.
Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,100 team members and servers over 5,400 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!
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