Dining Service Associate - Luther Crest, FT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement savings benefits

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness

Commuter support

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dining Service Associate to perform dining service functions and maintain clean, sanitary dining areas while assisting with food preparation as needed for residents.

You will set up dining rooms, serve residents, follow HACCP logs, and maintain safety procedures in accordance with EverTrue policies. The role includes shift-based pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with dining service setup in dining rooms and at catered events and ensure proper temperatures and timely service.
• Assist with setting tables, stocking buffets, and serving residents.
• Contribute to cleaning duties and maintain clean dining service areas.
• Receive and store food and supplies; follow safety and infection control procedures.
• Record temperatures, usage, and waste in HACCP logs; report hazards or incidents.

Skills

Dining service experience

Reading recipes and diet orders

Teamwork and patience

Ability to follow safety procedures

Job description

Job Description

At 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.

Summary

The 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.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned
• 2. 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 time
• 3. Assists with dining room set up including setting tables, stocking buffets, and serving residents
• 4. 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 clean
• 5. Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies
• 6. 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 immediately
• 7. Maintains all necessary documentation including checking and recording food temperatures in HACCP logs, recording product usage and waste amounts, and recording any other information needed
• 8. Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food storage, food disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

The 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.

Pay & Benefits

Pay grade: 05, $15.00/hour to $20.00/hour.

Eligible for shift differentials: No.

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)
• Commuter support

Part-time:

• Extended Sick Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty Pay

Full-time or Weekend Option:

• 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)
• Pet insurance

Additional Information

Additional Information: N/A Lutheran Senior Services is a faith-based, mission-driven not-for-profit network that specializes in enhancing life for seniors, ages 62-plus. With 19 locations in Missouri and Illinois, we offer quality choices and exceptional support for retirement living. Through affordable housing sites, in-home services and senior living communities, we provide a person-centered approach to a comprehensive continuum of life choices. Building upon a tradition of excellence for over 160 years, Lutheran Senior Services is fulfilling its Christian mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.