Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House • Virginia Beach, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Services Associate assists the Dining Services Director in creating and delivering the community’s signature dining services program. The associate provides friendly, responsive service and works to create a memorable dining experience for residents while demonstrating Commonwealth Senior Living’s core values.

The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals safely and in accordance with public health regulations and sanitation requirements. It also includes maintaining a clean and safe work environment, preparing dining rooms, caring for equipment, and following established food-handling, cleaning, and stock procedures. The posted schedule is Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with additional shifts available as needed; associates must be available for varied shifts and weekends.

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.
• 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

• Assist the Dining Services Director in creating and executing the community’s dining services program.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals safely and in compliance with public health regulations and sanitation codes.
• Provide pleasant, respectful service while accommodating residents’ special needs.
• Follow HACCP and WHMIS practices and maintain a clean, safe working environment through safe work habits, proper handwashing, and routine cleaning.
• Use, clean, sanitize, and maintain department equipment according to schedules and procedures.
• Prepare dining rooms daily, including 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 and help ensure personnel exemplify them.
• Create and drive the sales culture.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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