Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; 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

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Associate to assist the Dining Services Director in delivering a signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience and support HACCP/WHMIS compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, serving residents respectfully, and handling stock and sanitation tasks.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with HACCP, WHMIS.
• Responsible for a clean, safe working environment and maintaining this with safe work habits, hand washing, and routine cleaning.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of residents’ needs.
• Practice safe usage of all equipment and clean, sanitize and maintain equipment as per schedules.
• Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Receive stock and store according to 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 service experience

English literacy

Flexible schedule

Lift heavy objects

Sanitation awareness

Willingness to learn

No communicable diseases

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

• Part-time, 7am to 2pm or 2pm to 7pm; Every other weekend is required.
• Full-Time, 7am to 2pm or 2pm to 7pm; Every other weekend is required.

Pay range: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour.

Position details:

• Part-time, 7am to 2pm or 2pm to 7pm; Every other weekend is required.
• Full-Time, 7am to 2pm or 2pm to 7pm; Every other weekend is required.

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When: Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: 460 South Main St, Kilmarnock VA 22482

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.