Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 22,565,000 - 30,748,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Michigan is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director and deliver a memorable dining experience for residents. You will assist with meal prep, service, and daily setup while maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

This role requires 3-4 days per week, 7am–2pm, including every other weekend; a Food Handlers certification is preferred. The position supports a resident-focused dining program and aligns with our core values.

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; tolerate kitchen heat.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe, sanitary manner per regulations.
• Be familiar with HACCP and WHMIS concepts.
• Ensure a clean, safe working environment with proper hand washing and routine cleaning.
• Serve attractive meals in a pleasant, respectful manner for residents.
• Safely operate and clean equipment; follow cleaning schedules.
• Prepare dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear dishes.
• Stock reception and storage per procedures.
• Follow cleaning procedures when equipment is unavailable.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food Handlers Course

English literacy

Willingness to learn

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Health clearance

Job description

• Position: 3-4 days per week, 7am to 2pm including every other weekend.

Pay rate: $15 per hour

• Position: 3-4 days per week, 7am to 2pm including every other weekend.

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

• Models the core values of the company:
• 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.