Resident Dining Experience Specialist

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

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in delivering a signature dining program for residents. You will assist in preparing and serving meals, maintaining sanitary standards, and providing friendly, resident-focused service.

The role requires food-handling certification or equivalent, willingness to learn, and availability for varied shifts, including weekends.

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; tolerate heat from the kitchen.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe sanitary manner.
• Be familiar with HACCP and WHMIS.
• Ensure a clean, safe working environment and practice safe habits.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals respectfully, mindful of residents' needs.
• Practice safe usage of all equipment and clean/sanitize as required.
• Prepare dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Receive stock and store properly.
• Follow cleaning procedures during power outages or when equipment unavailable.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

English literacy

Safety handling

Physical ability

Learn new tasks

Shift flexibility

Health compliance

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in delivering a signature dining program for residents. You will assist in preparing and serving meals, maintaining sanitary standards, and providing friendly, resident-focused service.

The role requires food-handling certification or equivalent, willingness to learn, and availability for varied shifts, including weekends.