Compassionate Dining Service Associate

Lutheran Senior Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sell-back

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Commuter support

Leaves of absence

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dining Service Associate in New York to support dining operations for residents, ensuring meals are prepared and served safely, temperatures are checked, and dining areas, equipment, and inventory are kept clean, organized, and compliant with policies.

You will assist with meal preparation, set up dining rooms and events, bussing, cleaning, and correct food handling, while recording HACCP logs, product usage, and waste.

Qualifications

• Previous dining service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, diet orders, resident cards, and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County (in accordance with County health regulations)

Responsibilities

• Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned
• Assists with all aspects of dining service set-up in dining rooms and at catered events, including preparing beverages, salads, desserts, and other food items as instructed and in accordance with recipes; Ensures all foods are served at proper temperatures and on time
• Assists with dining room set up including setting tables, stocking buffets, and serving residents
• Assists with all aspects of clean-up to ensure all dining service areas are maintained in accordance with policies and standards by completing daily cleaning duties, bussing tables, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, washing dishes, removing trash, stocking and storing items correctly, and keeping all dining service work areas clean
• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols as mandated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations, and standard food handling practices and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately
• Maintains all necessary documentation including checking and recording food temperatures in HACCP logs, recording product usage and waste amounts, and recording any other information needed
• Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food storage, food disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents

Skills

Dining experience

Recipe literacy

Routine tasks

Patience

HepA vaccine

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a Dining Service Associate in New York to support dining operations for residents, ensuring meals are prepared and served safely, temperatures are checked, and dining areas, equipment, and inventory are kept clean, organized, and compliant with policies.

You will assist with meal preparation, set up dining rooms and events, bussing, cleaning, and correct food handling, while recording HACCP logs, product usage, and waste.