About The Position

The Dining Service Associate performs a variety of dining service functions to serve residents and maintain clean, sanitary, and organized dining areas, facilities, and equipment. The role may also assist with some aspects of food preparation. The position is part-time and offers day/evening shifts at Lutheran Hillside Village.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • 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.
  • Patience and tolerance when interacting with staff, residents, and family members.
  • Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County, in accordance with county health regulations.
  • Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday; reach, stoop, bend, lift, carry, and manipulate food products, dietary supplies, and equipment.
  • Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents and withstand temperature and humidity changes, including entering refrigerated storage areas and working around ovens, ranges, dishwashing machines, and steam tables.
  • Must be free from infections or diseases.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous dining service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned work routines using dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment.
  • Assist with dining service setup in dining rooms and at catered events, including preparing beverages, salads, desserts, and other food items according to instructions and recipes; ensure food is served at proper temperatures and on time.
  • Set up dining rooms, including setting tables, stocking buffets, and serving residents.
  • Clean dining service areas by completing daily cleaning duties, bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing dishes, removing trash, and stocking and storing items correctly.
  • Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies.
  • Follow safety procedures and protocols required by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations, and standard food-handling practices; promptly report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to a supervisor.
  • Maintain required documentation, including recording food temperatures in HACCP logs, product usage and waste amounts, and other required information.
  • Follow infection-control procedures, including proper handwashing, food storage and disposal, and use of protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back
  • Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution
  • Education Financial Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness
  • Pay advances (PayActiv)
  • Caregiver support (TCARE)
  • Leaves of Absence
  • Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot)
  • Commuter support
  • Extended Sick Pay
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Jury Duty Pay
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