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The Forest at Duke, with over 30 years of distinguished service, is a premier retirement community dedicated to fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Located in a beautiful campus setting, The Forest at Duke prides itself on creating a caring, responsible environment where retirees can lead purposeful, active, healthy, and secure lives. Our team is passionate about providing exceptional care and support, ensuring that every resident experiences comfort, dignity, and a vibrant community atmosphere. With a commitment to excellence and compassion, The Forest at Duke stands as a leader in senior living, continuously growing and evolving to meet the dynamic needs of our residents. We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Waitstaff and Forest Team Members. In this role, you will be integral to supporting the dining service operations that contribute significantly to the well-being and enjoyment of our residents. The position involves a range of duties including serving meals with attentiveness and professionalism, maintaining cleanliness and stock in the kitchen and dining areas, and ensuring that all aspects of food service align with our community standards. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in food preparation and service who are eager to work in a rewarding environment that values teamwork, respect, and a can-do spirit. Candidates bringing prior experience in fine dining or prestigious Four and Five Star/Diamond Hotels and resorts are highly preferred, underscoring our commitment to providing an elevated dining experience for our residents. We value strong communication skills and the ability to connect with our residents, their families, and fellow team members, fostering positive relationships and a harmonious work environment. This role requires excellent time management abilities, a solid understanding of safety and sanitation practices, and a customer service focus capable of resolving conflicts with patience and professionalism. By joining The Forest at Duke, you will not only embark on a fulfilling career path but also enjoy a competitive salary that reflects your experience and includes shift differentials when applicable. Our benefits package is comprehensive and designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, featuring low-cost health insurance options (including major medical, FSA, vision, dental, AD&D), fully covered life and disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with a generous company match, paid sick and vacation time, and robust employee wellness and recognition programs. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and thrive in a supportive, friendly work environment, we encourage you to become part of our growing family at The Forest at Duke. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity ensures that our workplace is inclusive and respectful to all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or any other protected class. We welcome your application and look forward to considering you for this vital role in our community.

• minimum one year experience in food preparation, handling, and cooking
• prior experience in fine dining, four and five star/diamond hotels and resorts preferred
• strong communication skills
• can-do spirit
• customer service focus
• strong time management skills
• general knowledge of proper safety and sanitation practices
• servsafe certification highly preferred