Part-Time Dining Services Assistant | Every Other Weekend

Sunnyside Communities; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

King's Grant is seeking compassionate Dining Services Assistants to join our team in Martinsville, Virginia. This part-time role supports residents with meals, delivers hospitality, and follows diet and safety guidelines to ensure a warm dining experience.

Responsibilities include preparing trays, serving meals, clearing tables, and assisting with special functions. Prior dining experience is a plus; training and safety procedures are provided.

Qualifications

• Read and review instructions and information on break-down sheets, labels and diet information cards; including food preparation requirements (regular, pureed, mechanical soft) portion sizes and resident preferences, allergies, etc.
• Prepare food or ensured that food that has been prepared is ready to serve at resident meal times and served at the proper temperature and as requested by the resident.
• Prepare and deliver trays to the Health Care Center as required.
• Keep all food preparation and service areas clean and sanitized.
• Post menus for residents as required.
• Bus and reset tables in dining areas and ensure that dining and service areas are prepared for the next shift.
• Empty trash receptacles and take to trash bin.
• Operate dishwasher. Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils and serving trays after meals.
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, griddle, toaster in order to perform job duties.
• Stock, remove, cover and store all foods and condiments in units. Label and date all food items. Discard all food items as required under regulations.
• Stock food that has been delivered using First In, First Out method. Check items labeled by the end of the shift. Checks dates and expiration dates on all stock.
• Store cleaning chemicals and sanitizing solutions in proper location.
• Assist in training new employees and help them learn position.
• Work at special functions as assigned.
• Meet all training requirements as required by Federal and State Regulations, company and community policies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by following safety rules and guidelines; follow good housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job duties and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when schedule, ready to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent food service and hospitality while practicing etiquette and courtesy for diners in the Highlands venues.
• Contribute towards catering functions and washing dishes.
• Assist in training new employees and help them learn position.
• Meet all training requirements as required by Federal and State Regulations, company and community policies.

Job description

King's Grant is seeking compassionate Dining Services Assistants to join our team in Martinsville, Virginia. This part-time role supports residents with meals, delivers hospitality, and follows diet and safety guidelines to ensure a warm dining experience.

Responsibilities include preparing trays, serving meals, clearing tables, and assisting with special functions. Prior dining experience is a plus; training and safety procedures are provided.