Location: Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living Highland Springs is a beautiful 89-acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, Texas. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing. We are hiring a team & service-oriented Dining Associate to provide exceptional service to our wonderful residents and guests. In this role, you are responsible for the overall efficiency of the dining room and pantry while providing service that aligns with the Erickson Senior Living Mission, Vision, and Values. How you will make an impact: Greet and welcome residents when they arrive at the restaurant. Ensures the flow of the restaurant by working with the seaters, enabling the servers and back of the house to work efficiently and effectively. Assist with preparation, stocking, serving, and post-meal clean-up. Ensure adequate nutritional intake for all residents Answer telephones professionally and follow up with requests. Maintains front of the house and kitchen sanitation Assists in the training of the wait staff. What we offer: Quality of life – most of our restaurant's employees' are out before 9pm! Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law.. 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible. Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age. Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available. State of the art kitchens, top of the line equipment Discounted meals in our restaurants Gated community with 24/7 security Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission. What you will need: Six months of experience in a food service environment is preferred. Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English Language. Ability to safely lift or move up to 50 pounds. Flexible with schedule, available to work some weekends and holidays. Compensation: commensurate with experience, $14.00 - $16.75 per hour. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.