Kitchen Prep Assistant

Dining Services AssociateLocation: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, Lake Placid, New York Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!Pay Range: $16.44 – $18.44/hour Earn more with experience!Status: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for Eligible EmployeesDon't Just Look for a Job—Find a Career!At Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, mealtimes are about more than food. They're opportunities for connection, comfort, and community.As a Dining Services Associate (DSA), you'll help prepare and serve meals, support residents' individual dietary needs, and create a welcoming dining experience for the people we care for. You'll work alongside a supportive team where your reliability, attention to detail, and friendly approach can make a difference in a resident's day.If you enjoy working with people, staying active, and taking pride in providing great service, we'd love to have you join us.Why Join Elderwood of Uihlein?NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible full- and part-time employeesCompetitive Pay: $16.44 – $18.44/hourShift Differentials for eligible evening, weekend, and holiday shiftsFull Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, and moreEmployee Referral ProgramSupportive, resident-focused team environmentOpportunities for learning, growth, and long-term career developmentOpportunity to gain valuable experience in healthcare, hospitality, and food servicePosition OverviewAs a Dining Services Associate, you'll help ensure residents receive nutritious meals that are prepared and served according to their individual dietary needs and preferences.You'll assist with meal preparation and delivery, serve residents in dining areas, help maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, and provide friendly service throughout the dining experience.This is an active, people-focused position where you'll have the opportunity to interact with residents and families while working as part of a collaborative team.We're Looking For Someone Who Is...Dependable and punctualFriendly, compassionate, and comfortable interacting with older adultsA team player who enjoys working with othersComfortable in a fast-paced, active environmentDetail-oriented and able to carefully follow dietary instructionsCustomer-service focused and takes pride in creating a positive experienceWilling to learn and grow in a healthcare dining environmentSomeone who understands that a great meal can be an important part of a resident's dayReady to Join Our Team?If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team where your work genuinely matters, we'd love to meet you!Apply today and join the Dining Services team at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll DoAssist with the preparation and delivery of meals according to department procedures and assigned responsibilitiesFollow residents' individual diet orders, texture and consistency modifications, and menu preferencesServe meals in dining areas according to seating charts and resident tray ticketsHelp maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and dining environmentCare for and maintain kitchen equipmentInteract with residents and families regarding meal service when appropriateHelp create a welcoming and positive dining experience for residentsParticipate in department and facility meetings, in-services, and required trainingFollow all applicable food safety, sanitation, safety, HIPAA, and compliance policiesMaintain reliable attendance and punctualityFollow facility dress code and identification requirementsFollow policies regarding electronic devices and company equipmentSupport Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and ValuesPerform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managementQualificationsMinimum 16 years of ageEmployment Certificate/Permit required for applicable individualsPrior customer service experience preferredPrior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desiredServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtainHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredAbility to maintain the physical stamina necessary for an active positionAbility to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety proceduresThis 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 StatementWE 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.