Dining Server - Concordia Village - PT Evenings

Lutheran Senior Services • Springfield, IL

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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. Team members at EverTrue contribute to its mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest in a community where residents and coworkers appreciate their work.

Requirements

• 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 working 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 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 and stocking buffets, and serve residents.
• Complete cleanup duties to maintain dining service areas according to policies and standards, including bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing dishes, removing trash, correctly stocking and storing items, and keeping work areas clean.
• 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; immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor.
• Maintain required documentation, including checking and recording food temperatures in HACCP logs, recording product usage and waste, and documenting other required information.
• Follow infection-control procedures, including proper handwashing, food storage and disposal, and wearing 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 benefits.
• Pay advances (PayActiv).
• Caregiver support (TCARE).
• Leaves of Absence.
• Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
• Commuter support.
• Part-time employees are also eligible for Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed