Dining Assistant

The Harbor and the Haven at Peace Village; Norwood Young America (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Harbor & The Haven in Norwood Young America is seeking a compassionate Dining Assistant to support residents with meals and dining services.

This part-time role covers food prep assistance, serving meals, dishwashing, and keeping dining areas welcoming. You will follow safety and hygiene practices and help create a resident-centered dining experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple English instructions.
• Punctual with good attendance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Communication skills

Time management

Punctuality

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.