Culinary & Hospitality
Embarking on a hospitality, culinary arts or dietary services career in a senior care community can be rewarding. Attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving are essential as each day is unique. These roles differ from typical hospitality positions – you are serving a community that you can become familiar with and a part of. Responsibilities may range from ensuring residents’ comfort to managing complex dietary requirements. Not all roles include customer interaction, but this career is ideal for individuals who want to make a difference.
A Pathway on the Rise
Opportunity for growth
This career pathway has a wealth of opportunities for advancement. It is unique because it often values practical, hands-on experience over formal education. It’s common for those in entry-level positions to earn responsibility as they gain experience. Ambition, hard work, and a passion for service are the cornerstones of success in this field. These skills are recognized and rewarded as employees prove their aptitude for leadership and doors to higher-level positions open.
Non-traditional work hours
Many hospitality and culinary employees work outside the traditional eight-hour, 9-5 work day. This allows for a flexible schedule, benefiting parents, students, and those seeking part-time work. This non-traditional schedule will enable employees to align their work hours with their lifestyle. For parents, this offers the opportunity to sync work schedules with childcare arrangements. Likewise, it provides students the flexibility needed to accommodate their academic schedules.
Roles in Culinary & Hospitality
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Dietary Aide
Prepare food for residents based on dietary needs and provide exceptional dining service.Salary: $15-$19/hrExperience:–
1year(s) -
Server
Enrich the dining experience of residents. Often similar to restaurant-style dining, your primary responsibility is to ensure that each meal is served with care and attentiveness.Salary: $15-$19/hrExperience:–
1year(s) -
Guest Services
Guest Services are often the first face that visitors see when entering a community. This role involves checking in visitors, addressing questions, triaging phone calls, and creating a welcoming environment for visitors, residents, and staff.Salary: $15-$20/hrExperience:–
1year(s) -
Director of Culinary Services
This advanced role helps manage and oversee all culinary and supervise hospitality operations and staff.Salary: $27-$33/hrExperience:–
3year(s) -
Registered Dietician
Provide personalized nutrition care, develop tailored meal plans, offer education and counseling, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to enhance the health and well-being of residents.Salary: $30-$33/hrExperience:1–
2year(s) -
Head Chef
Lead menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen operations to provide nutritious meals catering to residents’ diverse dietary needs and likes.Salary: $21-$26/hrExperience:2–
5year(s) -
Sous Chef
Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the delivery of nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs.Salary: $18-$24/hrExperience:1–
2year(s) -
Cook
Prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.Salary: $18-$21/hrExperience:–
1year(s)