Dining Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accrue vacation and sick time starting

401(k) with employer match

Wellness and Fitness Resources

Early access pay options

Career growth through training

Job summary

Compass Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Assistant in Portland, OR to serve elders and guests, take meal orders, and assist with kitchen duties. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate service in a senior living setting.

A background check is applicable, with starting wages around $18/hour. The position offers comprehensive benefits for all team members, including time off, retirement options, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Provide excellent customer service to elders and guests.
• Willingness to learn and work within a team environment.
• Follow infection control, food safety, chemical handling, fire safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Serve elders and guests, take meal orders, and clean tables after meals.
• Prepare and serve meals for the dietary department following standards.
• Clean the kitchen, wash dishes, and store food properly.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English literacy

Job 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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