Dining Services Associate

Waverly SNF; Town of Waverly (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Package

Full Suite of Health Benefits -Medical

Shift Differentials

Other Compensation Programs!

Job summary

Elderwood at Waverly offers a Dining Services Associate opportunity, seeking kind, collaborative teammates to join our dietary network. Roles include food preparation, meal service, and kitchen sanitation, with both full-time and part-time positions available.

Responsibilities include adhering to diet orders, serving meals, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment, while supporting residents and following safety regulations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to policy and assignment
• Adhere to dietary orders, texture modifications, and menu preferences during service
• Perform duties of assigned position in accordance with safety regulations
• Serve meals to residents in dining areas per seating chart and instructions
• Assist in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment
• Participate in staff meetings and inservices
• Interact with residents/family regarding meal service quality
• Use electronic timekeeping system as directed
• Arrive on time and work as scheduled
• Follow dress code and wear name tag
• Follow policies regarding devices and technology
• Support Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Abide by code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Education

Employment Certificate/Permit

HS diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Dining Services Associate

Starting at $16.10 / hr

APPLY HERE FOR A FULL-TIME DINING SERVICES ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY: Elderwood at Waverly:

At Elderwood at Waverly we are seeking kind, collaborative and dedicated Dining Services Associate to join our dietary network.

Hiring both full time and part time positions!

Dining Services Associate- Position Overview:

• Dining Service Assistant (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.

Elderwood Benefits as a Dining Services Associate (must qualify):

• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Shift Differentials
• Other Compensation Programs!

Elderwood at Waverly is located in Waverly, NY, between Elmira and Binghamton, NY, along the Twin Tiers. Offering a continuum of care, the campus features a 200-bed skilled nursing facility with secure memory care and Adult Medical Day Services, adjacent to an assisted living community. A spacious, up-to-date therapy gym accommodates residential subacute rehabilitation and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy.

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.

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.