Compassionate Dining Service Associate for Senior Living

Lutheran Senior Services; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement savings benefits with an em

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a dedicated Dining Service Associate to support dining room operations and food service for residents. You will assist with meal prep, set-up, serving, and clean-up, while adhering to safety and infection control policies.

Prior dining experience and the ability to follow recipes and dietary instructions are preferred. Role involves standing, walking, and handling cleaning chemicals in a fast-paced environment, with attention to temperature control and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Previous dining service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must be patient and tolerant with staff, residents, and family members.

Responsibilities

• Performs defined work routines using dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with dining service set-up in dining rooms and at catered events, including beverages, salads, desserts, and other food items according to recipes and HACCP standards.
• Assists with dining room set up including setting tables and serving residents.
• Cleans and maintains dining service areas, washes dishes, and stores items properly.
• Receives and stores food and supplies.
• Follows safety procedures and reports hazards or incidents.
• Maintains HACCP logs and records of product usage and waste.
• Follows infection control procedures and proper hand hygiene.

Skills

Dining service experience

Read recipes and diet orders

Follow safety procedures

Team collaboration

Attention to hygiene

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a dedicated Dining Service Associate to support dining room operations and food service for residents. You will assist with meal prep, set-up, serving, and clean-up, while adhering to safety and infection control policies.

Prior dining experience and the ability to follow recipes and dietary instructions are preferred. Role involves standing, walking, and handling cleaning chemicals in a fast-paced environment, with attention to temperature control and sanitation standards.