Dining Services Associate

Dining Service Associate - Elderwood at Hornell | Hornell, NY

Make Every Meal Matter.

At Elderwood at Hornell, our Dining Service Associates do more than serve meals - they help create comfort, dignity, and moments of joy for our residents every single day.

If you enjoy working with people, take pride in creating a welcoming environment, and want a role where your work directly improves someone's quality of life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

As a Dining Service Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting resident health and happiness by:

• Preparing and serving meals in accordance with menu guidelines, diet orders, and texture modifications
• Delivering meals with care, warmth, and attention to resident preferences
• Assisting with kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment care
• Supporting a positive dining experience through respectful communication with residents and families
• Following safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards at all times
• Working collaboratively with dietary and facility teams to ensure smooth meal service
• Participating in staff meetings, in-services, and ongoing training

Why Join Elderwood?

• Meaningful work that makes a daily impact
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build experience in healthcare or hospitality
• Training provided, including ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

A Role with Purpose

• This position involves regular interaction with residents, families, and team members. Your kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail help ensure a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for everyone in our care.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

EOE Statement

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.