Dining Services Tech I

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a mission of service to older adults. Founded in 1954, Westminster Communities of Florida is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 10,000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities. Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, therapy services, and affordable housing for seniors.

Our life Plan Community, Westminster Palms, is located steps away from Tampa Bay and minutes from vibrant downtown St. Petersburg. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care for the 2025 Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting for Resident Engagement.

We are currently searching for a DINING SERVICES TECH I to work in the Dining Services Department. In this role, the Dining Services Tech is responsible for minor food assembly, tray assembly, food delivery and service, dish washing and cleaning assigned by supervisors, assembly of trays and nourishment preparation and delivery, service of food to residents. Preserve residents’ dignity, honor resident rights, provide good customer service, communicate appropriately, and adhere to federal and state compliance regulations. This position reports to the Director of Dining Services.

Schedule:

• Full-Time (60 – 75 hours)
• Shifts vary / weekends required

This position is responsible for:

• Perform table service and excellent customer based on established serving standards and guidelines.
• Perform table service in a friendly, caring, professional and timely manner.
• Serve the resident’s meal according to meal ticket.
• Perform light cleaning and stocking duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Other functions include washing dishes, cutting desserts and preparing items for the next scheduled meal period or day.
• Maintain temperature and sanitation logs as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent desirable
• Experience: 3 to 6 Months experience in a high-volume dining environment or residential clinical dining environment.
• Requirements: Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to perform basic math skills. Basic knife handling skills. Customer Service skill sets. Full understanding of food service methods in a high-volume full-service dining environment. Florida Safe Staff certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

Total Rewards: Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits. Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off, and more. Visit Career Benefits | Westminster Communities of Florida for more information.

We Thrive: We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2,800 team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/)

Education

• High School or better

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