Compassionate Dining Services Associate — Senior Living

Commonwealth Senior Living; Haddam (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Associate to assist the Dining Services Director in delivering a signature dining program for our residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service and help create a memorable dining experience that reflects the company values.

The role requires physical stamina to stand, lift, and move throughout shifts, as well as readiness to work varied shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Handlers Course or equivalent.
• Experience in food service.
• Able to read and write English.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks.
• Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends.
• Ability to lift heavy objects; stand and walk short distances; tolerate heat from the kitchen.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe sanitary manner, in accordance with Public Health Regulations and Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with HACCP and WHMIS.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment with proper handwashing and routine cleaning.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a respectful manner, mindful of residents' needs.
• Follow safe usage of equipment and clean/sanitize equipment per schedules.
• Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Receive stock and store it according to procedures.
• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is not available (e.g., power failure).
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Food service experience

English literacy

Willingness to learn

Weekend availability

Physical stamina

Health status

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Associate to assist the Dining Services Director in delivering a signature dining program for our residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service and help create a memorable dining experience that reflects the company values.

The role requires physical stamina to stand, lift, and move throughout shifts, as well as readiness to work varied shifts including weekends.