Resident Dining Specialist — Senior Living

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Virginia is seeking a Dining Services Associate to assist the Dining Services Director in creating and delivering the signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service to ensure an exceptional dining experience and embody the company values in daily interactions.

This full-time role requires food handler certification, prior food service experience, ability to read/write English, willingness to learn, and flexibility for varied

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 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 service experience

English literacy

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Virginia is seeking a Dining Services Associate to assist the Dining Services Director in creating and delivering the signature dining program for residents. You will provide friendly, responsive service to ensure an exceptional dining experience and embody the company values in daily interactions.

This full-time role requires food handler certification, prior food service experience, ability to read/write English, willingness to learn, and flexibility for varied