Dining Services Associate

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

Job summary

Amherst SNF at Elderwood at Amherst is seeking a Dining Services Associate for a regular part-time schedule (6:15am-2:15pm with weekend rotation). You will prepare and deliver meals, assist with dining operations, and help maintain a clean kitchen and dining areas.

The role emphasizes quality service, adherence to dietary orders, and privacy regulations. Candidates should have customer service experience, ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain, and English proficiency; HS diploma

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired.
• English language proficiency at intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy and position assignment.
• Adheres to diet orders and texture/consistency modifications during preparation and service of food items.
• Performs all responsibilities of the designated position during shift in accordance with safety regulations.
• 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.
• Participates in staff meetings and inservices and communicates with residents/families about meal service quality.
• Follows Elderwood policies, HIPAA, and dress code; uses electronic timekeeping and works as scheduled.

Skills

Customer service experience

Food service experience

English language proficiency

Hospitality experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Dining Services Associate

Regular Part-Time

Location

Elderwood at Amherst

Shift

6:15am-2:15pm including weekend rotation

Salary

$16.10 - $18.13 / hour

Reporting Category

Non-Clinical

Overview

Shift: 6:15am-2:15pm w/Rotating Weekends

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

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.