Dining Services Associate

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

Job summary

Elderwood at Wheatfield is hiring Dining Services Associates to provide residents with healthy, delicious meals across various shifts. You will assist in meal prep and delivery, follow dietary orders, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment while delivering friendly service.

Qualifications include being at least 16 years old, ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain, and prior customer service or food service experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Physical stamina for constant activity.
• This position requires that you read, write, speak and understand English at an intermediate level.
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving or restaurant experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy and position assignment.
• Adheres to diet orders and menu preferences during preparation and service of food items and beverages.
• Performs all responsibilities of the designated position during the scheduled shift in accordance with safety regulations.
• May serve meals to residents in dining areas according to seating chart and tray tickets.
• Assists in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.
• Participates in staff meetings and inservices.
• May interact with residents/family regarding meal service quality.
• Uses electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives on time and works as scheduled.
• Follows facility dress code and wears name tag at all times.
• Follows policy regarding electronic devices and tablets.
• Supports Elderwood's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Abides by the company's code of conduct and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.

Skills

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary
$16.10 - $18.31 / hour

Overview

Help us care for our residents by providing them with healthy, delicious meals. Elderwood at Wheatfield is hiring Dining Services Associates. Various shifts/schedules available.

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.

From

Up to

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 16 years of age


2. Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals


3. Prior customer service experience


4. ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain


5. Physical stamina necessary for constant activity


6. HS diploma or equivalent preferred


7. Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired


8. 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.