Michael?s Cafe Chef/Manager JGS Lifecare, located in the quaint town of Longmeadow, MA, has been the proud caretaker of the elderly within the local community for over 100 years! Founded on the Jewish principle of respecting age as a blessing, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering the best in elder care services to people of every faith and every background. So as we enter our second century, we are excited to introduce a new range of services and updates to serve our life-long commitment to our community. Our spacious campus has a full-array of services including Skilled Nursing, Senior Living and Community programs that consist of traditional long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, hospice and day health support services. Our employees are an outstanding team of professionals who go above-and-beyond each day with their compassionate care to our residents and the individuals we serve. We are searching for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable caf? leader who loves interacting with guests and is committed to delivering outstanding guest service. Hours: Full-time Benefits: Weekly Payroll Special Event Days Direct Deposit In Service Training and Development Programs Discount Food and Supply Purchase Program Cash Advance Program Free On-Campus Parking Public Transportation Stops on Campus Free groceries every Friday Easy access to our campus from Interstate 91 Primary Responsibilities: Be a customer service expert who will meet and greet guests with a smile. Support the overall operations of the caf? Able to multi task and have great time management. Will work independently and maintain sanitation of the general cafe and maintain HACCP logs as well as being responsible for handling the cash register, processing credit cards. Maximize the highest level of guest service by listening, sharing and presenting product, selling product, and responding to guests? needs in a timely manner. Ring merchandise transactions following proper procedures Job Requirements: Friendly, positive attitude Experience in a restaurant/ food service environment Experience in menu planning. Experience in a lunch/caf? atmosphere. Must possess Serv-Safe certificate or be able to complete certification requirements. Demonstrates attention to detail. Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Must possess creativity, strong communication skills and exceptional customer service and be able to relate professionally and positively to residents, family members, staff and the public. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, family members, staff, and the public. Must meet all health requirements in accordance with laws and set forth by the policies of the facility. Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity and motor coordination required to handle dishes and trays rapidly and efficiently and to work various cleaning supplies. Adaptability to work that involves the ability to perform short-cycle repetitive duties under specific instructions. Ability to push, pull, move, or lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. High frequencies of standing, walking, end/stops, walking, end/stoops, reach above shoulder level, crouch and push/pull. Frequently squats, kneels and balances. May be exposed to low/high temperatures and uncomfortable odors. Ability to see, hear, feel, read, write, and verbalize clearly in English. Apply today and become part of our JGS Lifecare team! JGS is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is prohibited by law.