Dining Services Associate

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services in Oklahoma is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support our residents with meals, cleanup, and hospitality. This versatile role requires adaptability across dining tasks and commitment to food safety.

You will work under the Director of Dining, follow sanitation guidelines, communicate effectively with residents and staff, and maintain a neat, professional appearance while supporting a responsive dining operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit required; Servsafe training beneficial.
• One year of food service experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability to follow safety practices and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food prep, hospitality duties, and meal service.
• Handle cleaning, dishwashing, and sanitation tasks.
• Open and close kitchen and dining rooms as needed.
• Receive and store food and supplies.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Reading/writing instructions

Safety awareness

Dependability

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Social skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

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.

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Compensation Pay Range:

$14.01 - $18.44 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $14.01 - $18.44 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.