Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living; Haddam (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Associate in Haddam, CT to assist the Dining Services Director in delivering a signature dining program for residents. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain sanitation, and support a respectful, welcoming dining environment for all residents.

The role requires eligibility to work varied shifts and weekends, English literacy, and a willingness to learn. Full-time opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package are available.

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 in accordance with Public Health Regulations and Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with HACCP and WHMIS.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment with proper hand washing and routine cleaning.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of residents' needs.
• Practice safe usage of equipment and cleaning schedules.
• Prepare dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Receive and store stock following procedures.
• Follow cleaning procedures when equipment is unavailable.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Food safety

Flexible scheduling

Team player

Heavy lifting

Job description

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


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

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.