Resident Dining Associate – Senior Living

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock is seeking a Dining Services Associate for PT and FT roles. Shifts run 7am to 2pm with every other weekend required. Open Interviews are held every Wednesday to meet representatives from each department in one location.

The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals to residents, following HACCP/WHMIS guidelines, and ensuring a clean, safe kitchen and dining area while supporting the Dining Services Director.

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.

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.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Food Handler Certification

Previous food service experience

English literacy

Willingness to learn

Weekend availability

Physical stamina

Health compliance

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock is seeking a Dining Services Associate for PT and FT roles. Shifts run 7am to 2pm with every other weekend required. Open Interviews are held every Wednesday to meet representatives from each department in one location.

The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals to residents, following HACCP/WHMIS guidelines, and ensuring a clean, safe kitchen and dining area while supporting the Dining Services Director.