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Dining Associate Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

frc

$13.75 - $18/hr

The Dining Associate is responsible for providing food service to residents under sanitary conditions, assist in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies ...

Sentara Healthcare

Patient Dining Associate

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate in the Food Services Department This is a full-time, rotating shift position located in Norfolk, VA. (Work 12-hour shifts and every other ...

Sentara Healthcare

Patient Dining Associate

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate. Work Full-time, Rotating 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. (Up to 1,500 Sign-on Bonus for ...

Sentara

Patient Dining Associate

Virginia Beach, VA

$10K/mo

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate. Work Full-time, Rotating 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. (Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus ...

Sentara

Patient Dining Associate

Newtown, VA

$10K/mo

Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate in the Food Services Department This is a full-time, rotating shift position located in Norfolk, VA. (Work 12-hour shifts and every other ...

Sentara

Patient Dining Associate

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate. Work Full-time, Rotating 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. (Up to 1,500 Sign-on Bonus for ...

Sentara Healthcare

Patient Dining Associate

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate for the Food Service Department Shift - Full-time, Rotating Shift - Work Full-time, 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m ...

Sentara

Patient Dining Associate

Newtown, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate in the Food Services Department This is a full-time, rotating shift position located in Norfolk, VA. (Work 12-hour shifts and every other ...

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What is the difference between Dining Associate vs Food Service Worker?

AspectDining AssociateFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; sometimes food safety certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafeterias, catering events, healthcare facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, fast food outlets, catering
Job DutiesGreeting guests, taking orders, serving food, maintaining cleanlinessPreparing food, serving customers, cleaning, stocking supplies

Both roles involve customer service and food handling, but Dining Associates focus more on guest interaction and service, while Food Service Workers often handle food preparation and operational tasks. The roles are similar in work environment and required certifications, making them closely related in the food service industry.

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Dining Associate

Dining Associate

frc

On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

Other

Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Friendship is looking for a Part-Time Dining Associate to join our Friendship Assisted Living team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Dining Associate is responsible for providing food service to residents under sanitary conditions, assist in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures, and maintain open communication and established procedures as directed by your supervisor.

Shift:

  • Weekend hours, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Prepares beverages for residents
  • Assist with delivery of food items to residents when needed
  • Clean and sanitize all areas in dining room, and designed “back of house” areas such as stock rooms, employee bathroom and chemical storage areas.
  • Occasionally operates as dishwasher
  • Correctly and safely operates kitchen equipment and utensils for food preparation, service and cleaning (ex: dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, freezers, carts, serving utensils, blender can open, coffee makers, toasters, etc.)
  • Serves meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner based on menu selected items
  • Abide by facility policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations related to food safety and sanitation
  • Serves meals to residents according to diet list for each resident; ensures that meals are complete and processed per individual requirements and requests per diet orders (i.e. puree diets)

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Food service experience preferred
  • This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Part-Time Positions:

  • 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program

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