Cafe Specialist

About Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes Community is a leader in senior services, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing on one campus. We also provide a primary care clinic, on-site therapy, EMT responders, home care, and adult day services. Serving 850 residents and supported by 450 employees, TLC is recognized among the nation’s most successful nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC).

Our team delivers person-centered care in a supportive, engaging environment where connection, dignity, and wellness matter. Every role contributes to vibrant living, engaging experiences for residents across campus. TLC offers continuing education, career growth, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance. Full time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Be a part of something meaningful - join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for delivery of food service to residents, guest, and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Open/Close Café following guidelines.
• Operate the Cash register / Point of Sale System to Twin Lakes accounting principles. System is Windows based with touch screen.
• Count money and make deposits. Insure bank is $150.00 and account for all shortages.
• Ensure all food and beverage sales are accounted for.
• Set up the stations according to the meal period.
• Change out Menus on the serving line and turn on the menu monitor.
• Answer telephone and assist residents with requests.
• Will accept meal requests, serve food and drinks and interact with patrons. Will serve proper food portions.
• Set up the Salad Station and hot station daily
• Will record all food temperatures prior to meal service each meal.
• Will set up dining area for service and will buss tables and clean area at the beginning and end of the day
• Will use a variety of tools and equipment using traditional methods as well as using the dish washing machine.
• Will stock items in all areas of the Cafe and retrieve as necessary.
• Will maintain table setting standards and keep tables clean.
• Will follow all cleaning detail daily and record.
• Will cross-train in other Dietary roles to provide coverage as needed.
• Reports all unusual conditions, behaviors, and/or resident reactions to the appropriate Licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Responds and reacts in a kind, polite, and professional manner to residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and supervision.
• Responsible for protecting any confidential information concerning residents, family, and/or the organization.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to all Safety procedures and facility Fire, Disaster, and Bomb Threat procedures.
• Adheres to all organizational, departmental, and nursing procedures in the performance of position responsibilities.
• Must attend organizational or departmental conferences, meetings and/or in-services as scheduled.
• May be required to perform other duties in keeping with the nature of this position which will not significantly alter the job requirements

Physical requirements: Continuous walking and/or standing, most lifting is of light nature but must be able to lift 25 lbs and must be able to push/pull wheeled serving carts and serving stations weighing 5 to 500 pounds.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Must have computer knowledge including Windows, Email, MS Office.

Twin Lakes Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to administering all employment activities without discrimination and to considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including pregnancy and related conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law; we provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices and for individuals with disabilities and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are respected and all individuals feel secure, welcome, and heard.