Dining Services Associate

Overview

Dining Services Associate Pay Rate Range: $16.10 - $18.31/hour depending on experience
NEW: Gas Allowance Benefit for Full and Part-time positions!

Benefits

• Gas Allowance Stipend Pay in Lieu of Benefits for part-time clinical staff
• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
• Full Benefits Package, including 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Referral Program

Dining Services Associate Position Overview

Dining Service Assistant (DSA) team members help ensure the health and wellbeing of our residents through food and beverage preparation, meal service, and kitchen/equipment sanitation. This role also assists in providing a positive dining experience while complying with all applicable regulations.

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.
• Serves meals to residents in dining areas according to seating chart and instructions on resident tray tickets.
• Aids in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.
• Regularly contributes to, and actively participates in, facility and department staff meetings and inservices.
• Interacts and communicates 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

Position Requirements

• This position requires 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.