Dining Assistant

Sonida Senior Living; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance

Dependent Care Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Edu opportunities

Referral programs

Job summary

Brookridge Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care, part of Sonida Senior Living, in Marquette, MI, is seeking a Dining Services Assistant to help create enjoyable dining experiences for residents. You will work with a supportive team, participate in food service tasks, and learn in a structured training program.

We welcome candidates with or without prior food service experience and offer paid training, strong leadership, and opportunities for growth within a caring senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference.
• Positive, friendly, and team-oriented attitude.
• Prides self on providing excellent customer service.
• Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and kitchen tasks as assigned.
• Provide efficient, timely, and friendly meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in dining room and kitchen.
• Create a welcoming and positive experience for residents and guests.
• Ensure meals are served according to schedules.
• Identify and communicate food service concerns appropriately.
• Follow all food safety and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Dependable

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Find Your Joy in a Career That Makes a Difference!
Join the team at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care, a Sonida Senior Living community in Marquette, MI!

Are you looking for a rewarding position where you can make a meaningful difference every day? As a Dining Services Assistant, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming dining experience for our residents while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team.

Whether you have previous food service experience or are looking for an opportunity to grow, we provide paid training, supportive leadership, and opportunities to learn and develop.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay
• PTO available starting on Day One
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance*
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational and learning opportunities
• Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs
• Innovative technology designed to support you and enhance resident care

What You'll Do

As a Dining Services Assistant, you'll help create enjoyable and positive dining experiences for our residents. Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with food preparation and kitchen tasks as assigned
• Helping provide efficient, timely, and friendly meal service
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the dining room and kitchen
• Creating a welcoming and positive experience for residents and guests
• Ensuring meals are served according to established schedules
• Identifying and communicating food service concerns or issues appropriately
• Following all food safety, workplace safety, and local and state requirements

What We're Looking For

The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who

• Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference in their day
• Has a positive, friendly, and team-oriented attitude
• Takes pride in providing excellent customer service
• Is dependable and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Has previous food service or similar experience (preferred, but not required)

Why Brookridge Heights?

At Brookridge Heights, you're more than an employee—you're an important part of our residents' daily lives. A warm smile, friendly conversation, and great dining experience can make a meaningful difference.

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
• Scheduling eligibility may vary based on location.