Dining Services Associate — Create Dining Experiences

Commonwealth Senior Living; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director by preparing and serving nutritious meals, ensuring sanitary handling, and delivering friendly, resident-focused service. This full-time role requires weekend availability, the ability to lift heavy objects, read and write English, and a Food Handler certification or equivalent.

The schedule includes 7am–2pm or 3pm–9pm shifts, with occasional weekends, to create a

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 our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with HACCP, 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

Skills

Reading & writing English

Able to lift heavy objects

Customer service mindset

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director by preparing and serving nutritious meals, ensuring sanitary handling, and delivering friendly, resident-focused service. This full-time role requires weekend availability, the ability to lift heavy objects, read and write English, and a Food Handler certification or equivalent.

The schedule includes 7am–2pm or 3pm–9pm shifts, with occasional weekends, to create a