Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford•Fairlawn, VA
•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Dining Services Associate assists the Dining Services Director in creating and executing the community’s signature dining services program. The role provides friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional and memorable dining experience for residents while exhibiting Commonwealth Senior Living’s core values. The associate prepares and serves nutritious meals safely and in accordance with public health regulations and sanitation requirements. The role also includes preparing dining rooms, handling and storing stock, cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas, and performing other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.

Requirements

  • 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 and 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 safely and in accordance with Public Health Regulations and the Sanitation Code.
  • Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS).
  • Maintain a clean, safe working environment through safe work habits, proper hand-washing techniques, and routine cleaning.
  • Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant and respectful manner, mindful of residents’ special needs.
  • Use department equipment safely and clean, sanitize, and maintain it according to cleaning schedules.
  • Prepare dining rooms daily by setting tables, pouring beverages, and clearing and cleaning dishes.
  • Put away stock upon receipt according to required procedures.
  • Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is unavailable, such as during a power failure.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director and other duties as assigned.
  • Model the company’s core values: care about people; do the right thing; be passionate, have fun, and celebrate success; speak up; take ownership and add value; and be respectful.
  • Ensure all personnel exemplify the company’s core values.
  • Create and drive the sales culture.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability options
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Additional voluntary benefits
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