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Catering & Dining Services Assistant
Friendsview Retirement Community
Newberg, OR
Part-Time / Less than 20 hrs. per week
$16.31 – $18.20 per hour
Job Summary
Friendsview Retirement Community is seeking a Catering & Dining Services Assistant to support food preparation, event setup, and guest service for catered events. This role plays an important part in delivering a high-quality dining experience for residents and guests while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
Responsibilities
Event Preparation & Service
- Assist with preparing food items for catered events
- Set up and organize serving areas
- Transport food and supplies to event locations
- Maintain stocked, clean, and organized service areas
Customer Service
- Provide friendly and professional service to residents and guests
- Answer questions about menu items and ingredients
- Support wait staff during meal service
- Follow fine dining service standards
Sanitation & Safety
- Clean and sanitize all prep and serving areas
- Follow proper food handling procedures
- Report safety concerns to supervisor
Compliance & Professionalism
- Follow all Friendsview policies and procedures
- Maintain resident privacy in compliance with HIPAA
- Represent the organization in a respectful and professional manner
Qualifications
- Open availability for events, including evenings, Holidays and some weekends.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Positive attitude and reliability
- Respectful and compassionate approach when working with older adults
Preferred
- Open availability. Evenings and some weekends required.
- Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service
Requirements
- Pass DHS background check (and fingerprinting if applicable)
- Pass pre-employment drug screen and reference checks
- Provide required employment documentation (I-9, SSN, etc.)
- Valid driver’s license and insurance (if driving is required)
Why Work at Friendsview?
- Competitive hourly pay
- Supportive, team-focused environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
- On-the-job training and skill development
Schedule
Flexible scheduling may be available, including evenings, weekends, and event-based shifts.
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Salary : $16 - $18