Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living; Haddam (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

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 assist the Dining Services Director in delivering the signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience and uphold the company values.

The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining sanitation, and supporting daily dining room operations. Full-time position with shifts including mornings, afternoons, and every other weekend.

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.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and practice safe hand washing.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals respectfully.
• Operate and clean department equipment as scheduled.
• Prepare dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Stock handling: put away incoming stock following procedures.
• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is not available.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food handlers cert

Food service experience

English literacy

Flexible schedule

Weekend availability

Lifting and standing

No communicable diseases

Job description

Pay rate: $18 per hour.

• Full or Part-time 7am to 3pm. Every other weekend is required.
• Full or Part-time 3pm to 8pm. Every other weekend is 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 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.