Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Open Interviews Wednesdays

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is hosting Open Interviews every Wednesday for a part-time Dining Services Associate in Kilmarnock, VA. The role supports the Dining Services Director by preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring safety and compliance with health codes.

Shifts are varied and weekends may be required. Qualified candidates will have a Food Handlers Certification or equivalent, food service experience, and the ability to read and write English.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Handlers Course or equivalent.
• Previous experience in the food service industry.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks.
• Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends.
• Ability to lift heavy objects; stand and walk short distances throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with HACCP, WHMIS and related safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and practice safe hygiene.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner for residents with special needs.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment per schedules.
• Prepare dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.

Skills

Food service experience

Flexible shifts

English literacy

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Pay range: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour.

Position details: Part-time with various shifts and rotating weekends.

We are excited to share that we are hosting Open Interviews every Wednesday!

Join us for our upcoming event to explore the many new and exciting, in-demand careers with representatives from each department in one location.

When: Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: 460 South Main St, Kilmarnock VA 22482

The Dining Services Associate assists the Dining Services Director in the creation and execution of the signature dining services program at the community. He or she provides friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our residents. Each Dining Services Associate's primary objective is to exhibit the core values of Commonwealth Senior Living and provide a memorable dining experience for the residents.

Qualifications

• Certification in the Food Handlers Course or equivalent


• Previous experience in the food service industry.


• Ability to read and write English.


• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks


• Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends.


• Ability to lift heavy objects; stand and walk short distances throughout the day. Ability to tolerate heat from the kitchen.


• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.


• Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point {HACCP}, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System {WHMIS}.


• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe working environment and maintaining this responsibility by safe work habits, using correct hand washing techniques and routine cleaning.


• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of the special needs of the residents.


• Practice safe usage of all equipment within the department and the ability to clean, sanitize and maintain the equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedules.


• Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.


• Upon receiving stock, put it away following the procedures as required.


• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is not available {ex: power failure}.


• Performs other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.


• Other duties as assigned

Culture Ambassador

• We Care About People


• We Do the Right Thing


• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success


• We Speak Up! It's Our Responsibility


• We Take Ownership and Add Value


• We are Respectful


• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.


• Create and drive the sales culture.