Dining Assistant

The Canopy Senior Living - Portland, OR; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrue vacation and sick time

401(k) after 90 days

Education reimbursement

Wellness resources and discounts

Early access pay options

Career growth through training

Job summary

The Canopy Senior Living in Portland, OR is seeking a Dining Services Assistant to support elders and guests by taking meal orders, serving and clearing tables. You will help prepare and serve meals per dietary standards and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety. This role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate service.

Starting wage is $18/hour with benefits. The position may require passing a background check and the ability to work collaboratively in a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Kindness and a desire to work with the elderly.
• Clear verbal and written English.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Serve elders and guests, take meal orders and clear tables.
• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and proper food storage.
• Ensure snacks are available for elders with dietary needs.

Skills

Kindness

Teamwork

English literacy

Background check

Flexibility/Accommodations

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

DINING SERVICES Assistant,

join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

Starting at $18/hour

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 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 appetizing 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, 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.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
  • 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
  • Education reimbursement program.

If you are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun and think you would be a good fit for our organization, we would love to talk with you! With a resume or an application, you are one step closer to this exciting opportunity!

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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Division The Canopy Senior Living - Portland, OR

Location The Canopy Senior Living

About the Organization We believe trusting relationships are a basic human need and the strongest foundation for caring for one another.
Our decisions are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. This is our True North.
We create communities where elders, families, and employees are growing, teaching, and formulating new memories. Together we are discovering, experimenting, and contributing. We trust one another to do the right thing in the spirit of honor and love.

This position is currently accepting applications.