Dining Assistant

Compass Senior Living; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick time

401(k) match

Financial wellness education

Wellness resources

Early pay options

Career growth through mentorship

Job summary

Compass Senior Living in Hood River, OR is seeking a Dining Services Server/Waiter to serve elders and guests, take meal orders, and keep tables tidy.

You will prepare and plate meals for the dietary department, follow safety and sanitation standards, and support a clean kitchen.

Join a compassionate team focused on excellent service, ongoing learning, and a safe environment where every resident feels valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service to residents and visitors.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve elders and guests, take orders, and clear tables.
• Prepare and serve meals for the dietary department in a safe and appetising manner.
• Clean the kitchen, wash dishes, and return food to proper storage.
• Adhere to infection control, food-safety procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Provide snacks to elders with special dietary needs.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

DINING SERVICES SERVER/WAITER, join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

What You’ll Do

The Dining Assistant/Waiter serves elders and guests, takes orders for meals, and cleans tables after meals. Prepares and serves meals for the dietary department in a safe and appetising method in compliance with dietary standards, policy, and procedures. cleans the kitchen, washes dishes, and returns food to proper storage. As a Dining Services Assistant/Server, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations:

• You will provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.


• You will bring a willingness to learn and work within a team environment.


• You will strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety, and sanitation.


• You will see that appropriate snacks are available to elders with special dietary needs.

What You’ll Bring

• You will bring kindness and a desire to work with the elderly; enjoy working with people in general.


• You will be willing to learn and work within a team environment.


• You will have good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.


• You will be able to pass a criminal background check.


• You will have the ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

What We Offer

• Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status:
  
  
  
  • Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
  
  
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
  
  
  • Financial wellness education program.
  
  
  • Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
  
  
  • Early access pay options
  
  
  • Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
  
  
  
  


• Additional benefits for full-time team members
  
  
  
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options
  
  
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
  
  
  • Education reimbursement program.