Senior Living Dining Jobs for Those with Culinary Aspirations

You may not know it, but one of the most appealing features of senior living communities is the fine sit-down dining provided to their residents. Residents enjoy three wonderful meals each day, and the quality is typically as good or better than any restaurant. For those looking to build their cooking skills or other fine dining abilities on their culinary career path, senior living dining jobs might just be a great fit. 

A variety of senior living dining jobs

Like any fine dining establishment, senior living communities offer a range of positions for those with the desire to help others while pursuing a culinary career. Among the many senior living dining job possibilities are:

• Dining room servers who make sure each resident enjoys every meal.
• Kitchen help such as dishwashers who keep sanitation front and center.
• Cooks who help prepare meals, present them in an appetizing manner and work hard to ensure all health department guidelines are followed.
• Executive chefs who are directly responsible for back-of-house operations including menu planning, meal preparation, oversight of staff, and planning and promoting dietary programs. 

Many senior living dining jobs also provide the opportunity to interact with residents and their families, so they feel welcome and respected. At Senior Star we also want our staff to feel they too are a respected part of our family, and as one associate said, “This company truly cares about the total wellbeing of their employees! I am happy to be a part of the Senior Star family! See a detailed description of each position on our careers website. 

Stable schedules – Working at a senior living dining job is a great idea for those who need to keep regular schedules. Those with children, those taking college classes, or those with other daily responsibilities enjoy working at Senior Star because the hours are always the same and don’t require late nights. This regularity makes it much easier to manage other aspects of their lives like arranging childcare, registering for and attending classes, and just being able to plan daily routines and stick to them. For those who need flexibility, management is very helpful. As one associate noted, they appreciate “how flexible hours are and how understanding management can be if you cannot work on a certain day.”

Competitive pay and more benefits – While the benefits of senior living dining jobs are many, one of the best is the competitive pay. Senior Star understands that you get what you pay for, and they not only offer competitive ages but much more, including:

• An employee assistance program to help associates manage finances, work-life balance, childcare, elder care, and even pet care. 
• A bonus program that rewards Senior Star associates’ dedication and willingness to go the extra mile and make it their goal to help the community and its residents thrive.
• A safety awards program that provides monetary rewards for associates who put the safety of residents and staff first while performing their jobs.
• The opportunity to give back by joining the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and be a part of the 4th ranked fundraising team in the United States.

For one associate the perks are the frosting on the cake, noting, “The company as a whole is a wonderful place to work. Corporate is very concerned about each individual, plus they offer great benefits!” Learn more about our benefits on our career page.

Younger people are welcome – For those who are just starting out on a career, senior living dining jobs at Senior Star are a great place to get experience because alcohol is not served, so they do not have to be the legal age. But more importantly, senior living dining jobs offer younger people a place to begin, to learn and to become part of a family that truly cares about them. While experience is important, it isn’t everything and Senior Star takes every opportunity to offer positions to those who really want to learn and to care for our residents. According to one associate, Senior Star is head and shoulders above many employers. “Everyone that comes to work here is made to feel like part of the family from the day that they are hired. You don't get that feeling from most employers.”

Senior Star takes pride in how we care for our residents as well as for our staff. If working in a senior living community sounds fulfilling and fun, consider Senior Star’s senior living dining jobs, check out our career blog, activate a job alert, or apply today!