Dining Services Associate

Amherst SNF; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Elderwood at Amherst is seeking a part-time Dining Service Associate to provide friendly service, prepare quality meals, and maintain a welcoming dining environment. Your work supports residents' health, comfort, and overall experience while helping you stay active and work as part of a team.

Shift options include 6:15am–2:15pm and 6:15pm–7:30pm. You will assist with food prep, meal service, and sanitation, follow dietary orders, interact with residents and families, and contribute to safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals.
• Prior customer service experience.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy and position assignment.
• Adheres to the resident's diet order, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferences during the preparation and service of food items and beverages.
• Performs all responsibilities of the designated position assignment during the scheduled shift in accordance with all safety regulations and standards of practice.
• May serve meals to residents in dining areas according to seating chart and instructions on resident tray tickets.
• Assists in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.
• Regularly contributes to, and actively participates in, facility and department staff meetings and inservices.
• May interact and communicate with residents/family members regarding meal service quality.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood's businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Job description

Help create one of the most important parts of our residents' day.

We are seeking part-time Dining Service Associates who take pride in providing friendly service, preparing quality meals, and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining environment. In this role, your work directly supports residents' health, comfort, and overall experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and making a visible difference in the lives of others.

Shift Options: 6:15am- 2:15p, 6:15pm - 7:30pm

If you're dependable, service-minded, and ready to bring care to every meal, we'd love to meet you.

Dining Service Associate (DSA) team members are responsible for ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents by being responsible for food and beverage preparation, meal service, and kitchen/equipment sanitation. This individual also assists with providing a positive experience to the residents while following all applicable regulations.

Dining Services Associate

Requisition ID

2026-36768

# of Openings

1

Area of Interest

Dining

Company

Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Amherst

Position Type

Regular Part-Time

Shift

Regular Part-Time

Salary

$16.10 - $18.31 / Hour

Reporting Category

Non-Clinical

Salary

$16.10 - $18.31 / Hour

Dining Service Associate

Part-Time Opportunities | Rotating Shifts

Help create one of the most important parts of our residents' day.

We are seeking part-time Dining Service Associates who take pride in providing friendly service, preparing quality meals, and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining environment. In this role, your work directly supports residents' health, comfort, and overall experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and making a visible difference in the lives of others.

Shift Options: 6:15am- 2:15p, 6:15pm - 7:30pm

If you're dependable, service-minded, and ready to bring care to every meal, we'd love to meet you.

Dining Service Associate (DSA) team members are responsible for ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents by being responsible for food and beverage preparation, meal service, and kitchen/equipment sanitation. This individual also assists with providing a positive experience to the residents while following all applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy and position assignment.
2. Adheres to the resident's diet order, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferences during the preparation and service of food items and beverages.
3. Performs all responsibilities of the designated position assignment during the scheduled shift in accordance with all safety regulations and standards of practice.
4. May serve meals to residents in dining areas according to seating chart and instructions on resident tray tickets.
5. Assists in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.
6. Regularly contributes to, and actively participates in, facility and department staff meetings and inservices.
7. May interact and communicate with residents/family members regarding meal service quality.
8. Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
9. Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
10. Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
11. Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
12. Supports and abides by Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.
13. Abides by Elderwood's businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals
• Prior customer service experience
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
• Physical stamina necessary for constant activity
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

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