Resident Dining Experience Specialist

Commonwealth Senior Living; Farnham (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Virginia is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in creating and executing the signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service to deliver an exceptional dining experience and reflect the company values.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving nutritious meals safely, following health regulations and sanitation codes, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and dining areas.

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.
• 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 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 safety certification

Experience in food service

Reading and writing English

Willingness to learn

Flexibility with shifts/weekends

Physical endurance (lift, stand)

Free of communicable diseases

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Virginia is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in creating and executing the signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service to deliver an exceptional dining experience and reflect the company values.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving nutritious meals safely, following health regulations and sanitation codes, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and dining areas.