Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air; Bon Air (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air is seeking a Dining Services Associate to assist the Dining Services Director in delivering a signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service to ensure a memorable dining experience.

The role requires HACCP/WHMIS awareness, ability to read and write English, physical stamina for kitchen tasks, and flexibility to work varied shifts and weekends at 1000 Twinridge Ln, Bon Air, VA.

Qualifications

• Certification in Food Handlers Course or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in the food service industry is preferred.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Willingness to learn new tasks.
• Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends.
• Ability to lift heavy objects; stand and walk; tolerate kitchen heat.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe, sanitary manner per health regulations.
• Be familiar with HACCP and WHMIS concepts.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and proper handwashing.
• Serve meals in a pleasant, respectful manner considering residents' needs.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment; follow cleaning schedules.
• Prepare dining rooms daily (set tables, pour beverages, clear dishes).
• Receive stock and store properly following procedures.
• Follow cleaning procedures when equipment is unavailable; assist as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.

Skills

Certification in Food Handlers Course

Experience in food service

Reading and writing English

Willingness to learn

Weekend availability

Physical strength/ability to lift

Health clearance

Job description

Pay range:$15-$19/hour

When: Every Wednesdayfrom10am-12pm

Location: 1000 Twinridge Ln. Bon Air, VA

The Dining Services Associate assists the Dining Services Director in the creation and execution of the signature dining services program at the community. He or she provides friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our residents. Each Dining Services Associate's primary objective is to exhibit the core values of Commonwealth Senior Living and provide a memorable dining experience for the residents.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Handlers Course or equivalent
• Previous experience in the food service industry.
• Ability 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 throughout the day. Ability to tolerate heat from the kitchen.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point {HACCP}, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System {WHMIS}.
• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe working environment and maintaining this responsibility by safe work habits, using correct hand washing techniques and routine cleaning.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of the special needs of the residents.
• Practice safe usage of all equipment within the department and the ability to clean, sanitize and maintain the equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedules.
• Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Upon receiving stock, put it away following the procedures as required.
• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is not available {ex: power failure}.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.
• Other duties as assigned

Culture Ambassador

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It's Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.
• Create and drive the sales culture.