Evening Dining Services Associate – Senior Living

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director by delivering friendly, responsive dining experiences for residents. The role emphasizes safe food handling, HACCP/WHMIS awareness, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining environment.

The position is full-time with a benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability options, and a 401(k).

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.

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 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

Skills

Food Handlers Certification

Food Service Experience

English Literacy

Shift Weekend Flexibility

Lifting Ability

Kitchen Heat Tolerance

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director by delivering friendly, responsive dining experiences for residents. The role emphasizes safe food handling, HACCP/WHMIS awareness, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining environment.

The position is full-time with a benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability options, and a 401(k).