Resident Dining Experience Specialist

Commonwealth Senior Living; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Richmond, VA is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in delivering the signature dining program for our residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service and help create a memorable dining experience while upholding our core values.

The role involves food preparation and service, adherence to HACCP and WHMIS, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with daily dining room setup and stock handling.

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 residents in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Be familiar with HACCP and WHMIS.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and practicing proper hand washing and routine cleaning.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a respectful manner, mindful of residents’ needs.
• Practice safe usage of all equipment and keep it clean and sanitized.
• Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Receive stock and store it away following procedures.
• 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

Ability to read/write English

Lifting heavy objects

Stand/walk long

Willingness to learn

Flexible shifts & weekends

Food handlers certification

No communicable diseases

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Richmond, VA is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in delivering the signature dining program for our residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service and help create a memorable dining experience while upholding our core values.

The role involves food preparation and service, adherence to HACCP and WHMIS, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with daily dining room setup and stock handling.