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Dining Services Associate

Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield, Wakefield, RI, United States


Dining Services Associate Location: Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield.

Position type: Regular Part‑Time.

Salary: $17.16 - $20.14 / hourly.

Overview Dining Service Associate (DSA) team members are responsible for ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents by being responsible for food and beverage preparation, meal service, and kitchen/equipment sanitation. This individual also assists with providing a positive experience to the residents while following all applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents according to department policy and position assignment.

Adhere to the resident's diet order, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferences during the preparation and service of food items and beverages.

Perform 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.

Assist in care and maintenance of kitchen environment and equipment.

Regularly contribute to, and actively participate in, facility and department staff meetings and inservices.

May interact and communicate with residents/family members regarding meal service quality.

Utilize electronic timekeeping system as directed.

Arrive to work on time, regularly, and work as scheduled.

Recognize and follow the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.

Follow policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.

Support and abides by Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Abide by Elderwood's businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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