Dining Services Associate

Pay Range: $14-$17 per hour

About the Role

The Dining Services Associate assists the Dining Services Director in the creation and execution of the signature dining services program at the community. They provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all residents. Each Dining Services Associate’s primary objective is to exhibit the core values of Commonwealth Senior Living and provide a memorable dining experience for the residents.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Handlers Course or equivalent
• Previous experience in the food service industry
• Ability to read and write English
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks
• Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends
• Ability to lift heavy objects; stand and walk short distances throughout the day
• Ability to tolerate heat from the kitchen
• Must be free of communicable diseases

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe, sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations and Sanitation Code
• Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
• Ensure a clean, safe working environment by practicing safe work habits, using correct hand-washing techniques, and routine cleaning
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of the special needs of residents
• Practice safe usage of all equipment within the department and clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment as outlined in cleaning schedules
• Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes
• Upon receiving stock, put it away following required procedures
• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is unavailable (e.g., power failure)
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:
  • We Care About People
  • We Do the Right Thing
  • We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
  • We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
  • We Take Ownership and Add Value
  • We are Respectful
• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times
• Create and drive the sales culture