What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Assistant position at The Gardens?
Dining Assistant
$2,000 Loyalty Bonus
Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Shift: Mid Shift
More Than a Job — Serving Care, One Meal at a Time
At The Gardens, our Dining Assistants do more than serve meals—they help create a welcoming and safe dining experience that supports our residents’ health, comfort, and overall well-being. This role provides hands-on support during mealtimes while assisting with dining room setup, cleanup, and maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary environment. If you’re compassionate, patient, and enjoy connecting with older adults, this position allows you to make a meaningful difference every day.
What You'll Do
- Assist residents during meals, providing support with dining as needed
- Serve beverages, food items, and condiments courteously and promptly
- Set up and maintain dining areas, including tables, linens, silverware, dishes, and supplies
- Clean and sanitize dining spaces, tables, chairs, equipment, and service areas
- Scrape, load, and wash dishes as needed; remove and dispose of trash and recyclables properly
- Follow all dietary, food handling, sanitation, and safety guidelines
- Support special events, celebrations, and holiday meals
- Observe residents and report any concerns or changes to the culinary or care team
- Uphold all facility policies, infection control procedures, and resident rights
What You'll Need
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Excellent customer service skills with a courteous, respectful, and helpful demeanor
- Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with older adults
- No prior experience required; training provided
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies
- Physical ability to perform duties, including standing, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the workday
Why Team Members Choose The Gardens
- Get paid weekly and enjoy less stress between paychecks
- Competitive pay
- Annual wage increases
- Flexible scheduling
- Career Growth
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Supportive leadership, training and teamwork
Make a Meaningful Impact — Apply Today
Join a team dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable dining experience for our residents. As a Dining Assistant at The Gardens, your work ensures residents feel cared for, respected, and at home every day.