Dining Services Associate

Salary

$16.44 - $18.44 / hour

Overview

Dining Service Associate

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Pay Range: $16.44 - $18.44 / hour — Earn more with experience!Status: Full-Time and Part TimeNEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees

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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.

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

Dining Service Associate Position Overview:

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.

 

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!

Responsibilities

1. Assists in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy and position assignment.2. Adheres to the resident’s diet order, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferences during the preparation and service of food items and beverages.3. Performs all responsibilities of the designated position assignment during the scheduled shift in accordance with all safety regulations and standards of practice.4. May serve meals to residents in dining areas according to seating chart and instructions on resident tray tickets.5. Assists in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.6. Regularly contributes to, and actively participates in, facility and department staff meetings and inservices.7. May interact and communicate with residents/family members regarding meal service quality.8. Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.9. Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.10. Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.11. Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.12. Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.13. Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.14. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

 

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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.

Salary : $16 - $18