Dining Services Associate

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

Job summary

Elderwood in Town of Amherst is seeking part-time Dining Service Associates to provide friendly service, prepare quality meals, and maintain a clean dining environment. This role supports residents' health, comfort, and overall experience, with opportunities to stay active and work in a team-oriented setting.

The position offers early or evening shifts (6:15am-2:15pm, 6:15pm-7:30pm) and requires dependable, service-minded individuals who can follow dietary orders and safety policies while

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to policy
• Adheres to diet orders and menu preferences during preparation and service
• Performs responsibilities of designated position during shift with safety standards
• May serve meals to residents in dining areas per seating and tickets
• Assists in care and maintenance of kitchen and equipment
• Participates in staff meetings and inservices
• Interacts with residents/family regarding meal service quality
• Uses electronic timekeeping system as directed
• Arrives on time and works as scheduled
• Follows dress code and HIPAA policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Salary

$16.10 - $18.31 / Hour

Overview

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.

Dining Service Associate

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

• 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.

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Up to

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

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.