Compassionate Dining Service Associate — Senior Living

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer matching retirement savings

Education financial assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Leaves of absence

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dining Service Associate to perform dining service duties, maintain clean dining areas, and assist with food preparation and service for residents. You will help in setup, serving, and ensuring foods are served at proper temperatures and on time.

The role emphasizes following safety procedures, HACCP documentation, and infection control while working with a team in a resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous dining service experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, 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 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 beverages, salads, desserts, and other items per recipes and proper temperatures.
• Assists with dining room set up including setting tables, stocking buffets, and serving residents.
• Assists with all aspects of clean-up to maintain dining areas per policies and standards (bussing, cleaning, washing dishes, stocking, etc.).
• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Follows safety procedures and protocols as mandated by policy and regulations; reports hazards, defective equipment, and incidents to supervisor.
• Maintains HACCP logs and records product usage and waste amounts.
• Follows infection control procedures and proper PPE when handling waste and cleaning agents.

Skills

Dining service experience

Recipe reading

Safety compliance

Patience and tolerance

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a Dining Service Associate to perform dining service duties, maintain clean dining areas, and assist with food preparation and service for residents. You will help in setup, serving, and ensuring foods are served at proper temperatures and on time.

The role emphasizes following safety procedures, HACCP documentation, and infection control while working with a team in a resident-focused environment.