Dining Services Associate
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House•Virginia Beach, VA
•$15 - $18
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 dining experience for residents. The associate’s primary objective is to model Commonwealth Senior Living’s core values and provide residents with a memorable dining experience. The position is scheduled Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with additional shifts available as needed. Associates must be available to work varied shifts and weekends.
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.
- Availability 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 the Sanitation Code.
- Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment through safe work habits, proper handwashing, and routine cleaning.
- Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant and respectful manner, while considering 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 and other duties as assigned.
- Model the company’s core values: caring about people; doing the right thing; being passionate, having fun, and celebrating success; speaking up and taking responsibility; taking ownership and adding value; and being 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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