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Food Service Assistant - Full-Time, Day Shift
Hultquist Place Assisted Living | Jamestown, NY
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Join Our Team at Hultquist Place!
Do you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment where your work truly makes a difference? Hultquist Place Assisted Living is seeking a dependable and compassionate Full-Time Food Service Assistant to help provide an exceptional dining experience for our residents.
Whether you're looking to begin a career in healthcare or simply enjoy serving others, this is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults every day.
Schedule
Primary Shift: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Includes rotating weekends and holidays.
Optional evening shifts (4:00 PM–8:00 PM) may occasionally be available to help cover departmental needs.
What You’ll Do:
- Follow assigned task schedules and manage time effectively to support timely meal service and complete daily duties
- Serve meals to residents with attention to proper portions and presentation
- Provide friendly, respectful service and respond promptly to resident requests
- Assist with dining room setup and breakdown, including clearing tables and resetting for the next meal
- Clean and sanitize kitchen, dining, and dish room areas using approved products, equipment, and procedures
- Operate dishwashing equipment and wash dishes, pots, and pans
- Follow all safety guidelines and promptly report any unsafe conditions or equipment concerns
- Work collaboratively with team members and assist where needed to ensure smooth daily operations
- Follow all Sagewell and Dietary Department policies and procedures
- Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Director of Dietary
What We’re Looking For:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required
- Willingness to learn – on-the-job training provided
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to stay organized and maintain pace during busy shifts
- Reliability and a positive, team-first attitude
Benefits* for Full-Time Employees:
- Paid time off bank that includes vacation, personal time, and holidays, with accruals increasing based on length of service
- New York State paid sick leave
- Employer-funded assistance toward individual health insurance premiums
- Dental and vision insurance options
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary life and short-term disability insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5% of eligible pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid training and opportunities for professional growth
- Eligibility requirements and waiting periods apply.
Why Join Sagewell?
At Sagewell, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a community. Our team is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment for both residents and staff. We value teamwork, compassion, and the meaningful impact you make every day.
Apply today—we can’t wait to meet you!
Sagewell is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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