Dining Services Associate (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare; Wallingford (CT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Dining Services Associate for the day shift. The role involves patient meal service, food preparation and sanitation, with a schedule of 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM on an every-other-weekend basis. Minimum age 18, and on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities include serving meals, restocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness per department standards. This position offers growth opportunities within a patient-focused food service team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Ability to read, write and understand basic English.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Follow sanitation and service procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess unit service needs for food, paper, and sanitation.
• Restock cabinets and pick up supplies and menus.
• Prepare and set up service areas and take temperatures.
• Serve resident meals according to CNA orders.
• Clean and sanitize service areas and utensils after meals.
• Return used items to the dish room and manage leftovers.
• Complete sanitation checklist and report to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Teamwork

English proficiency

Deadline-driven

Process adherence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Dining Services Associate (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Day Shift / 40hrs/wk / EOW

6:00AM to 2:30PM inclusive of every other weekend

We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.

MINIMUM AGE IS 18

The Dining Services Associate is responsible for performing a variety of resident food service functions that may include patient meal service, food preparation and assembly, maintaining department and position related sanitation guidelines.

Dining Services Associate - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assess unit service needs regarding food, paper, dishware, sanitation and overall cleanliness
2. Pick-up all non-food supplies, diet list, menus, meal tickets and restock cabinets
3. Pick-up all food supplies and set-up service areas, take temps and record
4. Serve resident meals according to meal order taken by CNA
5. Clean service areas including all utensils, trash and service carts after each meal
6. Return soiled items and unused food to dish room after each meal
7. All service items are cleaned and sanitized by following dish machine process after each meal
8. Return all serving utensils, pan/pots to appropriate unit after each meal
9. Take inventory of all items needed for next shift and place into unit mailbox located in the kitchen
10. Complete unit sanitation checklist and give to supervisor before leaving for the day
11. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: High School or GED

Experience: On the job training

Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions in English. Ability to work in a team setting and meets deadlines and follows processes.

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