Assistant Chef | Part-Time PRN at Emporia Place

Enlivant is seeking an Assistant Chef

at Emporia Place in Emporia, KS

Part-Time | PRN

About Us:

We believe taking care of America’s aging population is not only a moral obligation but a true honor and privilege.  With over 230 communities, we are striving to be the nation’s most trusted senior living provider. Our staff treats residents like family and serves them with the utmost integrity and compassion. 

We are a certified “Great Place to Work” and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with our employees. Our Benefits Plan is designed to recognize the diverse needs of our workforce with competitive medical, dental, vision packages, and a 401k with a company match. We also offer a generous paid time off for eligible employees.

Development is one of our highest priorities and we provide personalized training, both face-to-face and online, to ensure employees are prepared for their roles. Through our Learning Management System (LMS), all employees have access to state-required regulatory courses, professional development and soft skills courses, and Continuing Education courses.

We invite you to start a rewarding career and make a difference in the lives of seniors today!

Position Summary:

As the Assistant Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Chef with dining services for our residents at an Enlivant community.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to foodservice within the communities
• Maintaining kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and ensuring that all work/storage areas are clean, free of hazards, and properly arranged
• Prepare and assist with plating meals from scratch
• Ensure a high degree of resident satisfaction at the community
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with food preparation including cooking and plating meals
• The ability to carry out tasks quickly and competently
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, and work overtime as needed
• The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dining services in a Chef, Cook, Sous Chef, or Dietary Aide role
• Experience in senior living, restaurant or banquet setting helpful
• CPR/First Aid Certified - can be obtained upon employment
• Remain flexible and adaptable
• Work harmoniously with other employees and develop/maintain good employee relations and employee morale
• Uphold the principles of our mission: to enrich life through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities
• Express compassion for residents, staff, and guests on a consistent basis
• Engage others in fun and creative activities
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of the job
• Work with integrity in all interactions
• Demonstrate humility

Pay Range: $12.50-$14 / Hour, Based on Experience

Enlivant is a certified Great Place to Work and our purpose is built on the safety and well-being of our people. We are proud to say that we have successfully vaccinated more than 90% of workers and residents against Covid-19. Together, We Did It!

We’re also proud to be the first senior living company to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating across all our communities.

Enlivant provides equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or other prohibited bases.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.