Dining Services Associate

About the role

The Dining Services Associate performs designated serving, cleaning / dishwashing, cooking, prepping and other duties for the dining department and is accountable to the Director of Dining. This role works in many capacities within Dining and Hospitality to serve our residents. This role provides universal support to Dining Operations and will flex between a variety of job assignments. This is a versatile role requiring adaptability to a variety of Dining and Hospitality work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Aid in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables.
• Perform defined work routines, using various dining utensils, supplies and equipment.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
• “Open” and “Close” kitchen and dining rooms as needed.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit.
• Training in Servsafe is beneficial.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of food service experience including but not limited to: serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitiation protocols, basic food/meal prep is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Cordial and congenial with residents.
• Dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow through.
• Ability to work within standard policy and procedures, and work with limited direct supervision.
• Able to handle a variety of tasks and functions.
• Calm in emergency situations.
• Patience and compassion towards senior adults.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly.
• Maintains a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and State food code standards.

Skills

• Knowledge of and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles.

Benefits

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Variety of voluntary benefits: Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $14.01 - $18.44 per hour.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on departmental needs.