Food Service Assistant

$16.12 - $18.12 / hourFood Service AssistantLocation: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!Pay Range: $16.12 - $18.12/hour — Earn more with experience!Status: Full-Time and Part TimeNEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employeesDon’t Just Look for a Job — Find a Career!Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking skilled and respectful Food Service Assistant a.k.a 'Dining Services Associates' to join our team. You’ll help create a positive dining experience while supporting the health and well-being of our residents.Why Join Elderwood?Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time staffNewly renovated building and dining facilitiesShift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidaysFull benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)Employee referral programSupportive, resident-focused team environmentFood Service Assistant Position Overview:As a Food Service Assistant a.k.a Dining Services Associate (DSA), you are an essential part of our team responsible for meal preparation, delivery, and service, ensuring resident satisfaction and compliance with dietary requirements and safety standards.Apply Today — Become a valued member of our food services team and help make a difference in the lives of residents at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!Food Service Assistant Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation and delivery of meals according to department policies and resident needsFollow residents’ diet orders, texture/consistency modifications, and menu preferencesServe meals in dining areas as assigned, adhering to seating charts and tray ticketsMaintain cleanliness and care of kitchen environment and equipmentParticipate actively in facility and department meetings and trainingsCommunicate courteously with residents and family members about meal service qualityUse electronic timekeeping systems as requiredFollow dress code and facility policies at all timesSupport Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, Values, and compliance policiesPerform other duties as assignedFood Service Assistant Qualifications:Minimum 16 years of age; Employment Certificate/Permit required if applicableHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredPrior customer service experience requiredServSafe certification or willingness to obtainPrior food service, hospitality, serving, or restaurant experience preferredPhysical stamina for constant activityThis 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.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.

Created: 2025-12-08