Dining Services Associate

Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House
1111 Main St., Danville, VA
Part Time
$13.50 – $16.50 an hour

Pay range: $13.50-$16.50 per hour

The Dining Services Associate assists the Dining Services Director in the creation and execution of the signature dining services program at the community. He or she provides friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our residents. Each Dining Services Associate’s primary objective is to exhibit the core values of Commonwealth Senior Living and provide a memorable dining experience for the residents.

Qualifications

• Certification in the 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

• Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends.

• Ability to lift heavy objects; stand and walk short distances throughout the day. Ability to tolerate heat from the kitchen.

• Must be free of communicable diseases.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.

• Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point {HACCP}, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System {WHMIS}.

• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe working environment and maintaining this responsibility by safe work habits, using correct hand washing techniques and routine cleaning.

• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of the special needs of the residents.

• Practice safe usage of all equipment within the department and the ability to clean, sanitize and maintain the equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedules.

• Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.

• Upon receiving stock, put it away following the procedures as required.

• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is not available {ex: power failure}.

• Performs other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.

• Other duties as assigned

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:

We Care About People
We Do the Right Thing
We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
We Take Ownership and Add Value
We are Respectful

Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

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

• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.

• Create and drive the sales culture.

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Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment decisions at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, past or present military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. The purpose of this Self-Identification Form is to comply with federal government record-keeping and reporting requirements, and to ensure equal employment opportunity at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House. The data you provide on this form will be kept confidential and used solely for analytical and reporting requirement purposes. When reported, data will not identify any specific individuals. Moreover, this information will be kept separate from your application.

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Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House is subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1975, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment veterans in the following classifications.

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