Dining Services Associate Join Our Team at Carroll Lutheran Village!

We're currently seeking a dedicated Full-Time Dining Services Associate to become part of our caring and mission-driven community.

Schedule:

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with one weekday off each week and every other weekend off.

The Dining Services Associate supports the preparation, service, and delivery of meals in accordance with established dietary guidelines, sanitation standards, and facility policies. This role involves direct interaction with residents and team members and plays a key role in creating a positive, welcoming dining experience.

At Carroll Lutheran Village, we're more than just a workplace. We're a not-for-profit organization that puts people first. That means valuing every resident we serve and every team member who supports them. Here, your work is more than a job. It's a meaningful part of something bigger.

Come see the difference!

What You'll Do as a

CLV Dining Services Associate:

• Deliver exceptional customer service by taking orders, serving meals, and ensuring a pleasant dining experience.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hospitality standards at all times.
• Prepare meals by following recipes, production sheets, and product directions while estimating food quantities based on resident census and dietary needs.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils to prepare ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping, mixing, measuring, and cooking.
• Prepare therapeutic diets, including modified-texture foods and thickened liquids, according to dietary requirements.
• Participate in all meal services, including tray line operations, dining room service, and in-room meal delivery.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary workstations, equipment, and service areas.
• Ensure food quality through taste testing, proper portioning, and attractive presentation.
• Assist residents with menu selections while honoring dietary restrictions and personal preferences.
• Communicate dietary updates, admissions, discharges, and resident needs to appropriate team members.
• Serve and replenish food and beverages courteously and efficiently.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and report concerns promptly.
• Foster a positive dining atmosp and work collaboratively with coworkers and other departments.
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and departmental guidelines.
• Attend required training sessions, staff meetings, and in-service programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All the Great Incentives You Get as a

CLV Team Member:

We offer a strong total rewards package, including:

• Competitive wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Scholarship opportunitiesPlus, an even stronger culture of caring, collaboration, and support.

#INDSPN What You'll Need as a

Dining Services Associate:

Education | Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent or current enrollment in high school.
• At least 1 year experience in hospital, restaurant, or continuing care retirement community (CCRC) preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement At Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland (LSMMD), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace w every individual is respected, supported, and valued. We believe our organization's strength comes from the unique perspectives each team member brings. LSMMD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring practices reflect our core values of respect, compassionate service, trust, integrity, community, and innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promote a culture of inclusion and equity in all aspects of our organization.