Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston is seeking a Dining Services Associate to assist the Dining Services Director in delivering the signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, attentive service and help create a warm, homelike dining experience.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork, with responsibilities including meal prep, serving, and maintaining HACCP standards. Located at our Christiansburg, VA community, weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Handlers Course or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a food service environment.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to duties.
• Availability to work varied shifts and weekends.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe sanitary manner.
• Be familiar with HACCP and WHMIS guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and proper cleaning practices.
• Serve meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of residents' needs.
• Operate and clean equipment; follow cleaning schedules.
• Prepare dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear dishes.
• Receive stock and store properly.
• Follow procedures when mechanical equipment is not available.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food Handler Cert

Food service experience

English literacy

Willingness to learn

Flexible shifts

Physical stamina

Health clearance

Job description

Pay Range: $14.50-$16.00 per hour.

When: Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm

Location: 201 Wheatland Ct. Christiansburg, 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

• Models the core values of the company:

• 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.