Lifespace Communities

Culinary Lead

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.62 - $18.74
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
supportive work environment
employee recognition programs

Job Description

Lifespace Communities is a prominent non-profit senior living provider with headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, and Dallas, Texas. As one of the nation's largest providers in the senior living sector, Lifespace operates numerous retirement communities that serve over 5,400 residents and employ more than 4,100 dedicated team members. The organization prides itself on fostering environments where residents can live fulfilling lives and team members can pursue meaningful careers while contributing to a mission driven by care, respect, and empowerment. Lifespace promotes a culture centered on teamwork, personal growth, and personalized experience delivery.

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Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • associate degree preferred
  • two to three years applicable experience

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • associate degree preferred
  • two to three years applicable experience

Job Duties

  • 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
  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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