Dining Service Associate

EverTrue•Valley Park, MO

3d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Service Associate performs dining service functions to serve residents and maintain clean, sanitary, and organized dining areas, facilities, and equipment. The role may also assist with food preparation. The associate follows assigned work routines, recipes, food safety practices, infection control procedures, and EverTrue policies and applicable regulations. The position involves serving residents, preparing and setting up dining areas, cleaning and storing supplies, and maintaining required food safety and usage records.

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.
Must be patient and tolerant 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 perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents and withstand temperature and humidity changes, including entering refrigerated storage areas and working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and steam tables.
Must be free from infections or diseases.

Nice To Haves

Previous dining service experience.

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 as instructed and according to recipes.
Ensure food is served at proper temperatures and on time.
Set tables, stock buffets, and serve residents.
Complete dining service cleanup and daily cleaning duties, including bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing dishes, removing trash, stocking and storing items correctly, 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 food temperature checks and HACCP logs, product usage and waste records, and other required information.
Follow infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, 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
Pay advances (PayActiv)
Caregiver support (TCARE)
Leaves of Absence
Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot)
Commuter support
Extended Sick Pay (part-time and full-time or Weekend Option)
Bereavement Pay (part-time and full-time or Weekend Option)
Jury Duty Pay (part-time and full-time or Weekend Option)
Medical/Pharmacy (full-time or Weekend Option)
Dental (full-time or Weekend Option)
Vision (full-time or Weekend Option)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care) (full-time or Weekend Option)
Life insurance (full-time or Weekend Option)
Disability (Long-term and Short-term) (full-time or Weekend Option)
Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident) (full-time or Weekend Option)
Pet insurance (full-time or Weekend Option)