Dining Services Associate

Overview

Salary: $16.44 / hr - $18.44 / hr
Pay Range: $16.44 - $18.44 / hour — Earn more with experience!
Status: Full-Time and Part Time NEW!
Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees
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Why Join Elderwood?

• Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time staff
• Renovated building and dining facilities
• Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Employee referral program
• Supportive, resident-focused team environment
• Opportunities for growth and long-term career stability

Dining Services Associate Position Overview

As a Dining Services Associate (DSA), you will play an important role in meal preparation, service, and delivery while ensuring resident satisfaction and adherence to dietary requirements and safety standards. This position helps maintain a welcoming dining experience and supports the overall quality of care provided to residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy and position assignment.
• Adheres to the resident’s diet order, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferences during the preparation and service of food items and beverages.
• Performs all responsibilities of the designated position assignment during the scheduled shift in accordance with all safety regulations and standards of practice.
• Makes meals to residents in dining areas according to seating chart and instructions on resident tray tickets.
• Aids in the care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.
• Regularly contributes to, and actively participates in, facility and department staff meetings and inservices.
• May interact and communicate with residents/family members regarding meal service quality.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals
• Prior customer service experience
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
• Physical stamina necessary for constant activity
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired

What We Require

• Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors
• To ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EEO Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.