Dining Services Associate

Dining Services Associate

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking skilled and respectful 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.

As 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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Qualifications include:

• 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
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience preferred
• Physical stamina for constant activity
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.