Dining Service Associate - Full-Time

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Maryville (TN); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and long

Paid Time Off

403(b) with 3% employer match

Fitness center access

Descripción de la vacante

Covenant Living Communities and Services is seeking a Dining Services Associate to assist in food preparation, meal service, and hospitality duties for residents. This versatile role supports dining operations and adapts to various assignments under supervision of the Director of Dining.

Responsibilities include serving, bussing, cleaning, and ensuring sanitation per regulations. The position requires effective communication, dependability, and a patient, friendly approach to residents and staff.

Formación

• High school diploma required.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit required; ServSafe training beneficial.
• One year of food service experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables.
• Perform defined work routines, using various dining utensils, supplies and equipment.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
• Open and close kitchen and dining rooms as needed.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Reading and safety compliance

Courteous demeanor

Patience and compassion

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Professional appearance

Time management

Educación

High school diploma

Current Food Handler’s Permit

ServSafe training beneficial

Descripción del empleo

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! The Dining Services Associate performs designated serving, cleaning / dishwashing, cooking, prepping and other duties for the dining department and is accountable to the Director of Dining. This role works in many capacities within Dining and Hospitality to serve our residents. This role provides universal support to Dining Operations and will flex between a variety of job assignments. This is a versatile role requiring adaptability to a variety of Dining and Hospitality work assignments.

• Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables.
• Perform defined work routines, using various dining utensils, supplies and equipment.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
• “Open” and “Close” kitchen and dining rooms as needed.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables.
• Perform defined work routines, using various dining utensils, supplies and equipment.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
• “Open” and “Close” kitchen and dining rooms as needed.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.

Education And Work Experience

Required Degree

High school diploma

Certificate(s)

• Current Food Handler’s Permit is required.
• Training in Servsafe is beneficial.

Experience

• Desired is one (1) year of food service experience including but not limited to: serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitiaton protocols, basic food/meal prep is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Must be cordial and congenial with residents.
• Must be dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow through.
• Must be able to work within standard policy and procedures, and work with limited direct supervision.
• Must have the ability to handle a variety of tasks and functions.
• Must be able to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Must have the ability to show patience and compassion to senior adults.
• Must be considerate of resident's comfort, safety, security and belongings.
• Demonstrate the ability to set and establish priorities.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and State food code standards. Ability to adhere to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles.
• Ability to work with all persons at Covenant Living Communities and Services and must have the ability to get along and socialize with them. This includes employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, other health care professionals and the community at large.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling / pushing, and long periods walking and/or standing.
• May be required to stand, sit, twist, bend, squat, kneel or crouch when performing job duties
• Must possess adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of this position.

Compensation Pay Range

$16.00 - $21.53 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.00 - $21.53 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.