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Dining Services Associate (PER DIEM)

11/29/2025

The Dining Services Associate is responsible for performing a variety of resident food service functions including patient meal service and food preparation. They must maintain sanitation guidelines and ensure cleanliness in service areas.

Salary

16.35 - 20 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Masonicare is Connecticut's leading provider of healthcare and retirement living communities for seniors. We are not-for-profit and have more than 120 years of experience behind us. We're recognized for the quality, compassionate care and steadfast support we provide to our residents and patients. We serve patients throughout CT, in a variety of settings. Today, Masonicare encompasses a broad range of healthcare and senior living options through our many affiliates statewide: Masonicare Health Center Masonicare at Ashlar Village Masonicare at Chester Village Masonicare at Mystic Masonicare at Wesley Heights The Apartments on Masonic Avenue Masonicare at Greenridge Place Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington Masonicare at Middlewoods of Newington Masonicare at Crosby Commons Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health Center Masonicare Home Health & Hospice The Masonic Charity Foundation of CT Masonicare at Home Masonicare's affiliates are accredited and approved for excellence by their respective accrediting bodies, including the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC), as well as being Medicare certified and licensed by the State of Connecticut. Accreditation assures a high standard of care and best practices for governance and financial management. To learn more about Masonicare, and/or to review a complete listing of our current jobs, please visit www.masonicare.org
About the Role
 

Dining Services Associate 

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT


Per Diem


The Dining Services Associate is responsible for performing a variety of resident food service functions that may include patient meal service, food preparation and assembly, maintaining department and position related sanitation guidelines.

Dining Services Associate - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Assess unit service needs regarding food, paper, dishware, sanitation and overall cleanliness
  2. Pick-up all non-food supplies, diet list, menus, meal tickets and restock cabinets
  3. Pick-up all food supplies and set-up service areas, take temps and record
  4. Serve resident meals according to meal order taken by CNA
  5. Clean service areas including all utensils, trash and service carts after each meal
  6. Return soiled items and unused food to dish room after each meal
  7. All service items are cleaned and sanitized by following dish machine process after each meal
  8. Return all serving utensils, pan/pots to appropriate unit after each meal
  9. Take inventory of all items needed for next shift and place into unit mailbox located in the kitchen
  10. Complete unit sanitation checklist and give to supervisor before leaving for the day

     11. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: High School or GED                 

Experience: On the job training                  

Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions in English. Ability to work in a team setting and meets deadlines and follows processes.

COMPENSATION: Masonicare has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive.  You are paid within the salary range relative to your experience.  The pay range for this position is: $16.35 - $20.00 / hour





Per Diem
Key Skills
Food ServiceSanitationTeamworkMeal PreparationInventory ManagementCommunicationTime ManagementAttention to Detail
Categories
HealthcareFood & BeverageHospitality
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