Dining Services Associate

Grand Island SNF; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Elderwood at Grand Island is seeking a part-time Dining Service Associate to support meal service for residents. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness in a 3:30pm–8:00pm shift with weekend rotation.

The role emphasizes customer service, adherence to diets, textures, and safety policies, and interaction with residents and staff while following all regulations and Elderwood policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age and employment certificate/permit as required.
• Prior customer service experience is preferred.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Physical stamina for constant activity.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving or restaurant experience desired.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy.
• Adheres to diet orders, texture/texture modifications, and menu preferences.
• Performs assigned duties during scheduled shifts in line with safety standards.
• May serve meals to residents in dining areas per seating chart and tray tickets.
• Assists in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.
• Participates in facility and department staff meetings and inservices.
• Interacts with residents and family about meal service quality.
• Uses the electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives on time, works as scheduled.
• Follows dress code and wears name tag at all times.
• Follows policy regarding electronic devices and computers.
• Supports Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

English literacy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

Electronic timekeeping

Job description

Dining Services Associate

Salary

up to $18.31 / hour

Overview

Elderwood at Grand Island is seeking a part-time Dining Service Associate to help provide meals to our residents. 3:30pm-8pm including weekend rotation.

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

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.