Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Front Royal, VA is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in creating a signature dining program for residents. You will deliver friendly, responsive service to ensure a memorable dining experience while upholding the community's core values.

This role requires weekend availability and flexible shifts between 7am and 7pm. You will follow sanitation standards, assist with meal prep and service, and contribute to a safe, sanitary

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe sanitary manner per Public Health Regulations and Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with HACCP and WHMIS.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment with proper hand washing and cleaning routines.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of residents’ needs.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment; follow cleaning schedules and safety procedures.
• Prepare dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.

Skills

English literacy

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Lifting capability

Education

Food Handlers Course certification

Job description

Pay rate: $14 per hour

Flexible schedule hours between 7am and 7pm. Full or Part-time available. Weekends are required.

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 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and 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 have 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)
• Perform 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

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