Dining Associate

Job Details

Job Details

Job Ref:
R0104793
Location:
Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living, 13800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66223
Category:
Food Service

Erickson Senior Living, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.  Erickson Senior Living develops and manages senior living communities and health services across the country. We achieve industry–leading results in customer satisfaction, driving high occupancy, and positive health outcomes.

Join our team as a Dining Associate in our Continuing Care department and play a key role in delivering excellent service to our residents. You’ll ensure the dining room and pantry run smoothly, supporting our goal of providing a great dining experience.


Full-time Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm with weekend and holiday availability

Compensation: Starting at $16.00 per hour, based upon experience

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 Full-time


What we offer


  • Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
  • PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
  • Free shift meal!
  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
  • Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
  • Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
  • 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

How you will make an impact


  • Greet and welcome residents upon their arrival at the restaurant
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant by coordinating with seaters to help servers and kitchen staff work efficiently
  • Assist with preparation, stocking, serving, and post-meal clean-up
  • Ensure all residents receive adequate nutritional intake
  • Answer phones professionally and follow up on requests
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the front of the house and kitchen
  • Assist in training the wait staff

What you will need


  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in a food service environment is preferred
  • Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Flexible with schedule, available to work some weekends and holidays


Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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