Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living at Front Royal; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability options

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in delivering a signature dining program for residents. The role emphasizes warm, responsive service and adherence to safety standards at the Front Royal community.

Qualifications include a Food Handlers Certification, food service experience, and ability to work varied shifts including weekends. The position offers walk-in engagement opportunities each Wednesday and a focus on resident

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; tolerate kitchen heat.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents safely and hygienically.
• Follow Public Health Regulations and Sanitation Code guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and proper hand washing.
• Serve meals in a pleasant, respectful manner with residents in mind.
• Handle equipment safely and clean/ sanitize as required.
• Set dining tables, pour beverages, and clear dishes daily.
• Receive stock and store it according to procedures.
• Follow cleaning protocols when equipment is unavailable or during power outages.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.

Skills

Read/write English

Willingness to learn

Varied shifts & weekends

Physical stamina

Safety & hygiene awareness

Able to lift heavy objects

Education

Food Handlers Certification or equivalent

Job description

Pay rate: $14 per hour

• Position: Flexible hours available between 7am to 7pm, weekends required.

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When: Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm

Location: 600 Mount View Street, Front Royal, VA 22630

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

Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits

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