Dining Services Associate

Pay

$14.50 – $16.50 per hour.

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.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe, sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations and the Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS).
• Ensure a clean, safe working environment by practicing safe work habits, proper hand‑washing techniques, and routine cleaning.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of residents’ special needs.
• Practice safe usage of all department equipment and clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment according to cleaning schedules.
• Prepare dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Receive stock and 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Culture Ambassador

• Model 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
• Ensure all personnel exemplify the core values at all times.
• Create and drive the sales culture.