
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.60 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Starting pay rate $16.60 per hour
10% weekend pay differential
part-time hours
Work with senior adults
team environment
Job Description
Smith Village located in Chicago, IL, is a vibrant senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and quality of life for its residents. Known for its warm and welcoming environment, Smith Village combines compassionate care with a commitment to excellence, ensuring residents experience comfort, dignity, and independence in their daily lives. This community specializes in offering various levels of senior care services that cater to individual needs, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The experienced staff at Smith Village is passionate about creating an atmosphere that fosters respect, joy, and wellness among its residents, all while supporting their families and loved ones. The team here works tirelessly to maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, which is enriched by diversified activities, fine dining options, and personalized resident programs.
The dining program at Smith Village is designed to provide a fine dining experience for senior residents. It emphasizes fresh, nutritious meals served in a friendly and attentive manner. The community understands that mealtime is a significant social and sensory event for seniors and strives to make it enjoyable by combining excellent food quality with personalized service. Smith Village is currently seeking caring, compassionate individuals to join their part-time dining staff. This is a year-round opportunity not limited to seasonal work, offering shifts from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM or 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM with weekend availability required. The starting pay rate is $16.60 per hour, plus an additional 10% differential pay for weekend shifts.
The role primarily involves serving senior residents promptly and courteously, keeping in mind their culinary preferences and individual needs. Employees in this role are expected to uphold high safety and sanitation standards when handling food and utensils, ensuring a healthy dining environment. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy interacting with seniors, working as part of a team, and contributing positively to a community setting. The dining team is committed to delivering a memorable dining experience that enhances the residents' quality of life. Candidates must maintain a neat and professional appearance while demonstrating empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in senior care hospitality services.
The dining program at Smith Village is designed to provide a fine dining experience for senior residents. It emphasizes fresh, nutritious meals served in a friendly and attentive manner. The community understands that mealtime is a significant social and sensory event for seniors and strives to make it enjoyable by combining excellent food quality with personalized service. Smith Village is currently seeking caring, compassionate individuals to join their part-time dining staff. This is a year-round opportunity not limited to seasonal work, offering shifts from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM or 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM with weekend availability required. The starting pay rate is $16.60 per hour, plus an additional 10% differential pay for weekend shifts.
The role primarily involves serving senior residents promptly and courteously, keeping in mind their culinary preferences and individual needs. Employees in this role are expected to uphold high safety and sanitation standards when handling food and utensils, ensuring a healthy dining environment. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy interacting with seniors, working as part of a team, and contributing positively to a community setting. The dining team is committed to delivering a memorable dining experience that enhances the residents' quality of life. Candidates must maintain a neat and professional appearance while demonstrating empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in senior care hospitality services.
Job Requirements
- Must be caring, compassionate and enjoys working with senior adults
- Available to work weekends
- Part-time availability from 3:30PM to 7:30PM or 4:00PM to 7:30PM
- Available to work year-round, not a seasonal position
- Maintain neat, professional appearance
Job Qualifications
- Caring and compassionate attitude towards senior adults
- Ability to work as a team player
- Effective communication skills
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
- Ability to maintain a neat and professional appearance
Job Duties
- Responsible for serving residents in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner
- Becomes familiar with the culinary likes and dislikes of residents using active listening skills
- Handles food and utensils in a safe and sanitary manner
- Maintains neat and professional appearance
- Works collaboratively as a team player
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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