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Dining Services Associate

Part-time

Elderwood

Lancaster, NYPart-timeup to $18.31/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
up to $18.31/hr
Location
Lancaster, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Employment Certificate/PermitServSafe Certification

Job overview

Elderwood is hiring a Dining Services Associate. Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking Dining Services Associates to prepare and serve healthy, delicious meals to residents. This role involves food and beverage preparation, meal service, and kitchen/equipment sanitation, while ensuring a positive experience for residents and adhering to all regulations. Various part-time schedules are available.

Key focus areas include Assist in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents, Adhere to resident's diet order, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferences, and Perform all responsibilities of the designated position assignment.

Successful candidates bring Minimum Of 16 Years Of Age, Employment Certificate/Permit, and Physical Stamina. Important skills include Read, Write, Speak, And Understand English and Customer Service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read, Write, Speak, and Understand EnglishCustomer Service

Qualifications

Minimum of 16 Years of AgeEmployment Certificate/PermitPhysical StaminaServSafe CertificationHS Diploma or EquivalentPrior Food Service ExperiencePrior Hospitality ExperiencePrior Serving ExperiencePrior Restaurant Experience

Full job description

Salary

Up to $18.31 / hr

Overview

Elderwood at Lancaster is searching for Dining Services Associates to help us serve healthy, delicious meals to our residents. Various part-time schedules available.

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

  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.

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.

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Posted Date5 months ago(3/5/2026 8:51 AM)

Requisition ID2026-34967

of Openings6

Area of InterestDining

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood at Lancaster

Position TypeRegular Part-Time

Shift6:00 am - 2:00 pm or 4:00pm-7:30pm

SalaryUp to $18.31 / hr

Reporting CategoryNon-Clinical

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