Food Service Worker

As a Food Service Worker , you'll help ensure our residents receive nutritious meals while creating a dining experience that feels welcoming, respectful, and enjoyable. We're looking for dependable, service-minded team members who take pride in their work and enjoy interacting with others.

Opportunities to grow your skills and build a career with Elderwood Position Overview As a Food Service Worker , also known as " Dining Services Associate" you'll support the daily dining experience for our residents through meal preparation, food and beverage service, sanitation, and customer service. You'll work closely with the Dining Services team to ensure meals are prepared and served safely and according to each resident's dietary requirements, texture modifications, and preferences. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with residents and help make mealtimes something they can look forward to. We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

About Elderwood/Pediatric/PostAcute/Woodmark

• Gas Allowance Benefit for Full & Part-Time Positions Make Every Meal Matter.
• At Elderwood at Ticonderoga, mealtimes are an important part of daily life.
• Whether you're coming from food service, hospitality, customer service, or looking for your first opportunity in healthcare, this role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.
• Why Join Elderwood at Ticonderoga? $16.10 – $18.31/hour , depending on experience NEW!
• Whether you have years of restaurant experience or are looking for an opportunity to get started in healthcare, your work matters here.
• Apply today and join the Dining Services team at Elderwood at Ticonderoga!

Responsibilities

• What You'll Do Prepare and serve meals and beverages according to department procedures and resident dietary requirements
• Follow resident diet orders, texture and consistency modifications, and menu preferences
• Serve meals in resident dining areas according to seating charts and tray tickets

Provide friendly, respectful, and attentive service to residents

• Assist with maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and dining areas
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and work areas
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and safety procedures
• Communicate appropriately with residents and families regarding meal service when needed
• Participate in department meetings, facility meetings, and required training
• Maintain reliable attendance and accurate electronic timekeeping

Follow facility dress code and workplace policies

• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and company policies
• Support Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Dependable and punctual
• Friendly, respectful, and comfortable interacting with older adults Customer-service oriented

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Able to work well as part of a team
• Willing to learn and follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Physically able to remain active throughout the shift Someone who takes pride in creating a positive experience for others Bring Your Service Skills to a Team That Cares.
• From Up to 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
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.

Preferred

• Prior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience desired

Pay

Salary $16.10 / hr - $18.31 / hr Overview Food Service Worker Location: Elderwood at TiconderogaTiconderoga, New York — In the heart of the Adirondacks Pay Range: $16.10 – $18.31/hour, depending on experience Status: Part-Time Opportunities Available NEW!

Benefits

• Gas Allowance Stipend for eligible full- and part-time employees
• Increased Tuition Assistance for Clinical Career Tracks Ask HR about our School Partner Programs for additional tuition support
• Shift Differentials Full Benefits Package for eligible employees 401(k) with Employer Match Employee Referral Program Supportive, close-knit team environment

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.