Resident Dining Specialist - Elder Care & Events

Lutheran Senior Services; Topton (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement matching

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dining Service Associate to perform a variety of dining service tasks, maintain sanitary and organized dining areas, and assist in some food preparation. The role supports residents and staff in a fast-paced setting, following safety, HACCP, and infection control procedures.

You will contribute to meal setup, serving, cleaning, and documentation, ensuring foods are served at proper temperatures and on time.

Qualifications

• Previous dining service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must be patient and tolerant with staff, residents, and family members; Hepatitis A vaccine may be required in certain counties.

Responsibilities

• Performs defined work routines using dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned.
• Assists with dining service setup in dining rooms and at catered events, including beverages, salads, desserts, and other food items; ensures proper temperatures and timely service.
• Assists with dining room setup, table settings, stock buffets, and serving residents.
• Assists with cleaning duties and maintains dining service areas according to policies and standards.
• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Follows safety procedures and reports hazards or incidents to supervisor.
• Maintains HACCP logs and records product usage and waste amounts.
• Follows infection control procedures and proper handling protocols.

Skills

Dining service experience

Recipe reading

Team patience

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a Dining Service Associate to perform a variety of dining service tasks, maintain sanitary and organized dining areas, and assist in some food preparation. The role supports residents and staff in a fast-paced setting, following safety, HACCP, and infection control procedures.

You will contribute to meal setup, serving, cleaning, and documentation, ensuring foods are served at proper temperatures and on time.