Resident Dining Specialist — Caring Service & Safety

Commonwealth Senior Living; 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

Disability options

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in delivering our signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service, ensure safe, nutritious meals, and maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.

The role requires a Food Handlers Certification and prior food service experience, with flexible 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 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

English literacy

Flexible schedule

Heavy lifting

Heat tolerance

Willingness to learn

Health clearance

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Associate to support the Dining Services Director in delivering our signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service, ensure safe, nutritious meals, and maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.

The role requires a Food Handlers Certification and prior food service experience, with flexible shifts including weekends.