Dining Services Associate

Dining Services Associate

Dining Services Associates (DSA) play a key role in supporting the health and well-being of our residents by preparing food and beverages, providing meal service, and maintaining kitchen and equipment sanitation. They also help create a welcoming and positive dining experience while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. We are currently seeking dedicated team members to join our community, with Full-Time opportunities available for day shifts with rotating weekends, as well as Part-Time opportunities with rotating day and evening shifts that include a weekend commitment. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive team, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy and position assignment.
• Adheres to the resident's diet order, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferences during the preparation and service of food items and beverages.
• Performs all responsibilities of the designated position assignment during the scheduled shift in accordance with all safety regulations and standards of practice.
• May serve meals to residents in dining areas according to seating chart and instructions on resident tray tickets.
• Assists in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.
• Regularly contributes to, and actively participates in, facility and department staff meetings and inservices.
• May interact and communicate with residents/family members regarding meal service quality.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood's businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individuals.
• Prior customer service experience.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physical stamina necessary for constant activity.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired.

This position involves regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors. To ensure a safe and effective work environment and to facilitate clear communication with all individuals in the facility, employees must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher 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.