$ 16.44 / hr - $ 18.44 / hr
Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!
Pay Range: $16.44 - $18.44 / hour — Earn more with experience!Status: Full-Time and Part Time NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking dependable and compassionate Dining Services Associates to join our team. In this role, you will help create a positive dining experience for residents while supporting their health, comfort, and daily well-being.
If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and take pride in providing excellent service, we encourage you to apply.
Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time staff
Newly renovated building and dining facilities
Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
Employee referral program
Supportive, resident-focused team environment
As a Dining Services Associate (DSA), you will play an important role in meal preparation, service, and delivery while ensuring resident satisfaction and adherence to dietary requirements and safety standards. This position helps maintain a welcoming dining experience and supports the overall quality of care provided to residents.
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!
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.
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.
Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value.
Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services.
At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service—we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.
