Dining Services Associate

Elderwood; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood at Lockport is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support our residents with healthy, delicious meals. This full-time role covers 11am-7pm with weekend rotation and a focus on safe food handling.

You will assist with food preparation, meal service, and kitchen sanitation while following dietary orders and facility policies. Strong customer service and reliability are valued as you contribute to a positive dining experience for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 and valid employment certificate/permit.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Prior food service or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to policy and shift assignments.
• Adhere to diet orders, texture modifications, and menu preferences during preparation and service.
• Perform duties of the position during shifts following safety regulations.
• Serve meals according to seating charts and tray instructions, when required.
• Assist in kitchen and equipment care and sanitation; participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

ServSafe

Food service familiarity

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Help us care for our residents by providing them with healthy, delicious meals. Elderwood at Lockport is hiring a Dining Services Associate. Full-time 11am-7pm including weekend rotation available.

Salary

up to $18.31 / hour

Overview

Help us care for our residents by providing them with healthy, delicious meals. Elderwood at Lockport is hiring a Dining Services Associate. Full-time 11am-7pm including weekend rotation available. Dining Service Associate (DSA) team members are responsible for ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents by being responsible for food and beverage preparation, meal service, and kitchen/equipment sanitation. This individual also assists with providing a positive experience to the residents while following all applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy and position assignment.
• Adheres to the resident’s diet order, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferences during the preparation and service of food items and beverages.
• Performs all responsibilities of the designated position assignment during the scheduled shift in accordance with all safety regulations and standards of practice.
• May serve meals to residents in dining areas according to seating chart and instructions on resident tray tickets.
• Assists in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.
• Regularly contributes to, and actively participates in, facility and department staff meetings and inservices.
• May interact and communicate with residents/family members regarding meal service quality.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals
• Prior customer service experience
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
• Physical stamina necessary for constant activity
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.