Dining Service Associate - Cumberland Crossings - PT, Day/Evening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement savings with employer match

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Commuter support

Pay advances

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dining Service Associate to perform a variety of dining service functions, maintain clean and sanitary dining areas, and assist in food preparation as required. The role supports residents and staff in a fast-paced dining environment.

The position involves setting tables, serving meals, cleaning duties, and adhering to HACCP and safety protocols. Pay ranges from $15 to $20 per hour, with benefits including PTO, retirement savings, and more.

Qualifications

• Reading recipes and diet orders
• Willingness to perform routine tasks with interruptions
• Ability to follow instruction and work with residents and staff

Responsibilities

• Perform defined dining service routines with utensils and equipment
• Assist with dining room setup and catering events
• Prepare beverages, salads, desserts, and other food items
• Maintain dining areas, bus tables, clean floors and equipment
• Receive and store food and supplies
• Record food temperatures and HACCP data
• Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols
• Document consumption and waste as required

Skills

Dining service

Food preparation

Safety procedures

Communication

Job description

Job Description:IntroductionAt EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.SummaryThe Dining Service Associate performs a variety of dining service functions in serving and maintaining clean, sanitary, and organized conditions of dining areas, facilities, and equipment, and may assist in some aspects of food preparation.Responsibilities1. Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned2. 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 time3. Assists with dining room set up including setting tables, stocking buffets, and serving residents4. 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 clean5. Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies6. 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 immediately7. Maintains all necessary documentation including checking and recording food temperatures in HACCP logs, recording product usage and waste amounts, and recording any other information needed8. Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food storage, food disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agentsQualifications, Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily1. Previous dining service experience is preferred2. Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments3. Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions4. Must be patient and tolerant with staff, residents, and family members 5. 5. Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County (in accordance with County health regulations)Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsThe physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.The Dining Service Associate stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. The Dining Service Associate must have an ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents and to withstand exposure to temperature and humidity changes, such as entering refrigerated storage areas and working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and steam tables. This employee must be free from infections or diseases.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by EverTrue in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.EverTrue Pay & BenefitsPay grade: 05, $15.00/hour to $20.00/hour.Eligible for shift differentials: No.For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.Additional Information:N/A