Dining Services Attendant

Job summary

To assure that the dining facilities run smoothly, assuring that residents and guests are served promptly and properly. The Dining Services Attendant plays a critical role in ensuring a positive dining experience for all residents and guests. As a central figure in the daily operations of our dining facilities, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, providing courteous service, and supporting the kitchen and front-of-house teams.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, displays a positive attitude, and is committed to delivering the highest standards of customer service.

• Performs duties as assigned by the Dining Services Manager as outlined in the operational guide, i.e., serve meals, prepare meal trays, bus tables, clean kitchen and dining room areas.
• Assists in assembly of Medical Center trays in accordance with Title 22 regulations for Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Responsible for supervision of Medical Center tray line, process in absence of tray line supervisor when applicable.
• Assumes responsibility of driving food delivery cart after completion of 60 days of probation period, which includes drivers training of food delivery cart, must follow all policies and procedures relating to the operation of a Manor vehicle and safe driving guidelines.
• Assumes bartender responsibilities after training and completion of 60 days of probation period.
• Works Hillcrest Dining Room when assigned. Works employee Dining Room when assigned.
• Uses equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures, uses appropriate safeguards, and observes common sense rules of safety in all on-the-job activities including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
• Conducts self in a manner that reflects credit on Carmel Valley Manor and encourages others to do the same.
• Demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene, including, but not limited to using proper hand washing techniques, observing "no smoking" policy except in designated areas, wearing hairnet or hat in food production area and maintaining a neat appearance; industry non-slip shoes.

• Minimum of at least 6 months’ work experience in food service
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and work harmoniously with personnel, residents, and family members.
• Preferred knowledge of Point of Sale (POS) and Point Click Care (PCC) to simplify dining operations in IL, AL and SNF, and Bistro.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

• Competitive hourly rate of $21.00
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and voluntary AFLAC plans
• Retirement savings plan, with a company match
• Vacation, sick and holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth

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• Full-Time / Part-Time
• Dining Services Attendant
• Number of Openings 1
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
• Open Date 10/24/2025
• Location Carmel, CA

Carmel Valley Manor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable discrimination laws. This means that Carmel Valley Manor makes employment decisions without regard to race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), age, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, legally protected medical condition or information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity (defined as each person's internal understanding of their gender, or the perception of a person's gender identity, which may include male, female, a combination of male and female, neither male nor female, a gender different from the person's sex assigned at birth, or transgender), gender expression (defined as a person’s gender-related appearance or behavior, or the perception of such appearance of behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s sex assigned at birth), genetic characteristics or information, registered domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, a decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health), or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.