Resident Dining Experience Specialist

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Dining Services Associate. You will assist the Dining Services Director, prepare and serve meals, and ensure a safe, sanitary dining environment for residents.

The role requires food service experience, a Food Handlers Certification, and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends. Benefits accompany full-time employment, with emphasis on safety and resident well-being.

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 and 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 service experience

English proficiency

Willingness to learn

Varied shifts and weekends

Lifting and mobility

Health status compliant

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Dining Services Associate. You will assist the Dining Services Director, prepare and serve meals, and ensure a safe, sanitary dining environment for residents.

The role requires food service experience, a Food Handlers Certification, and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends. Benefits accompany full-time employment, with emphasis on safety and resident well-being.