Dining Services Associate

Wesley Willows

Rockton, IL

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Part-time
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Assisted Living, Background Investigation, Cook Dishes, Dental Insurance, Disability Accommodations, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Services, Health Insurance, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Infection Control, Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Pharmacy, Staff Requirements, Telemedicine, Testing, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Rockton, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Dining Services Associate
$15.00 - $16.50/hour | Part-Time
Location: Highview in the Woodlands | Rockton, IL


Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours!

Make a difference in someone's life every day. 
Join the Wesley Willows family, where your work is more than a job—it's a fulfilling journey of personal and professional growth, guided by strong ethics and a commitment to compassionate service.

Why Join Us?

  • Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
  • Competitive Pay: $15.00 - $16.50/hour + credit for experience
  • Schedule: Part-time, various shifts, must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve
  • Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do:

  • Assist with meal preparation and service to support resident dining needs
  • Maintain clean, safe, and organized dining and food prep areas
  • Follow dietary and infection control guidelines
  • Provide respectful and supportive mealtime assistance
  • Observe and report changes in residents’ eating habits

What You'll Need:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older (required)
  • Must have a state food handlers’ card or be willing to obtain one within 30 days of employment (required)
  • Experience in food service or long-term care, especially memory care or assisted living (strongly preferred)
  • High school diploma or GED (preferred)
  • Ability to work with patience, sensitivity, and empathy

Benefits Available to Qualified Employees:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Mail Order Pharmacy
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety The wellbeing of our residents and team members is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe, we ask all team members to receive a yearly flu shot (with medical and religious exemptions available), While we do not require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, we do collect vaccination status in accordance with health guidelines. This helps us keep our community informed, safe, and prepared. Candidates must also complete a QuantiFERON Gold TB Blood Test as part of their pre-hire drug screen and physical.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of skilled nursing services and participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

  • Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act Screening
  • National, State, County Criminal Background Checks
  • Federal and state exclusion screening (OIG/Medicare/Medicaid)
  • Pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana)
  • Verification of work authorization
  • Applicable registry verification (CNA. Nurse)
  • Motor vehicle record view for positions requiring driving

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About the Company

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Wesley Willows

Extraordinary Senior Living in Rockford, Illinois

Welcome to Wesley Willows! Located in Rockford, Illinois, we are the only senior living community in the area with the full continuum of senior housing and senior health care services on one campus.

Retirement living at Wesley Willows includes senior living with services, where you will enjoy carefree, maintenance-free independent living in senior duplex homes or senior apartments and suites. Wesley Willows is focused on your quality of life and wellness, offering a full fitness center, exercise classes, an aquatic center with swimming pools and spa, and an indoor walking track. Personal trainers assure your safety and will help you maximize your healthy lifestyle. You’ll also enjoy fine dining, concierge services, computer center, art center, salon, and a large auditorium for group activities and events. Our services include indoor and outdoor maintenance, housekeeping, and complimentary scheduled transportation. The campus-wide emergency call system and 24-hour/365-day nurse response team will give you peace of mind.

If your health needs change, the Wesley Willows campus offers assisted living, personal care services, Medicare-certified rehabilitation therapies, skilled nursing care, Alzheimer’s and memory loss care, respite care, and end-of-life hospice care.

Wesley Willows is a not for profit, CARF/CCAC and EAGLE accredited senior living community that has been making a difference in the lives of Rockford area seniors since 1966.

Wesley Willows
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1966
WEBSITE
http://www.wesleywillows.org/