Dining Assistant

Cornerstonemgmt; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Professional development

Resident-centered care

Job summary

The Harbor & The Haven in Norwood Young America is seeking a friendly Dining Assistant to provide compassionate food service to residents. You will help with meal prep, setting up dining rooms, serving meals, and washing dishes to support a warm, resident-centered environment.

You should be reliable, punctual, and able to communicate clearly with residents, families, and staff. Training is provided, and a supportive team emphasizes safety, hygiene, and respectful, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Provides food service to residents and handles dining room setup and cleanup.
• Reads and follows simple instructions and documentation in English.
• Maintains safe food handling, hygiene, and temperature control.
• Keeps residents and families informed with professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep, portioning, and plating meals according to menu and standards.
• Set up dining room, serve meals, and ensure a clean, welcoming dining experience for residents.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain cleanliness of dishware, kitchen tools, and dining areas.
• Follow cleaning protocols and assist with waste disposal and recycling.
• Communicate with residents and respond to dining requests with care and professionalism.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Communication

Hygiene practices

Teamwork

English literacy

Job description

DINING ASSISTANT

Company Overview

The Harbor & The Haven is an assisted living community located in Norwood Young America. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for seniors. Our mission is to foster safe, engaging, and person-centered environments where residents can thrive while preserving their independence and dignity.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing food service to the residents of The Harbor & The Haven in a positive and friendly manner. Services may include – related services, set-up and clean-up of dining room, food preparation, serving food, and dishwashing.

Available Hours

This position is part-time. Days: 10:00am to 1:00pm, Evenings: 3:30pm - 6:30pm

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Paid time off.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep, portioning, and plating meals according to menu and standards.
• Support safe food handling practices, including hygiene, temperature control, and food storage.
• Set up dining room, serve meals, and ensure a clean, welcoming dining experience for residents.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain cleanliness of dishware, kitchen tools, and dining areas.
• Follow cleaning protocols and assist with waste disposal and recycling.
• Communicate with residents and respond to dining requests with care and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and other customers.
• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.