Food Service Assistant
About The Position
Food Service Assistant Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics! Pay Range: $16.12 – $18.12/hour — Earn more with experience! Status: Full-Time and Part Time NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees Don’t Just Look for a Job — Find a Career! Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking skilled and respectful Food Service Assistant a.k.a "Dining Services Associates" to join our team. You’ll help create a positive dining experience while supporting the health and well-being of our residents. Why Join Elderwood? Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time staff Newly renovated building and dining facilities Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more) Employee referral program Supportive, resident-focused team environment Food Service Assistant Position Overview: As a Food Service Assistant a.k.a Dining Services Associate (DSA), you are an essential part of our team responsible for meal preparation, delivery, and service, ensuring resident satisfaction and compliance with dietary requirements and safety standards. Apply Today — Become a valued member of our food services team and help make a difference in the lives of residents at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid !
Requirements
- Minimum 16 years of age; Employment Certificate/Permit required if applicable
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior customer service experience required
- ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
- Physical stamina for constant activity
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Nice To Haves
- Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of meals according to department policies and resident needs
- Follow residents’ diet orders, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferences
- Serve meals in dining areas as assigned, adhering to seating charts and tray tickets
- Maintain cleanliness and care of kitchen environment and equipment
- Participate actively in facility and department meetings and trainings
- Communicate courteously with residents and family members about meal service quality
- Use electronic timekeeping systems as required
- Follow dress code and facility policies at all times
- Support Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, Values, and compliance policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time staff
- Newly renovated building and dining facilities
- Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
- Employee referral program
- Supportive, resident-focused team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
