Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Dining Services Associate assists the Dining Services Director in creating and carrying out the community’s signature dining services program. The associate provides friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for residents. The primary objective is to demonstrate Commonwealth Senior Living’s core values and provide residents with a memorable dining experience.

Requirements

Certification in a 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 sanitarily, in accordance with public health regulations and sanitation codes.
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, correct hand-washing techniques, and routine cleaning.
Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant and respectful manner, being 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 received stock 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 or as assigned.
Model the company’s core values.
Ensure personnel exemplify the company’s core values at all times.
Create and drive the sales culture.