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 communication (verbal and written, English).
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Cordial and congenial with residents.
• Dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow through.
• Adaptable to a variety of job assignments.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks and functions.
• Calm in emergency situations.
• Patience and compassion towards senior adults.
• Considerate of resident's comfort, safety, security and belongings.
• Knowledge of and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles.
• Ability to work with all persons at Covenant Living Communities and Services.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow safety practices.
• Cordial and congenial behavior.
• Dependable and organized work habits.
• Adaptability to various job assignments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Composure in emergency situations.
• Patience and compassion towards senior adults.
• Consideration for resident's comfort, safety, security and belongings.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

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: $15.76 - $20.73 per hour.

Schedule

Not specified.