Dining Assistant - Part Time

Gilbertresidence; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gilbert Residence is seeking a Dining Services Aide in Michigan to support the cook with meal prep and service, serve meals, and maintain dining room cleanliness. This role emphasizes customer service and resident care in a community setting.

The position offers part-time hours (approximately 15–25 per week) and requires availability every other weekend and holidays, with compensation starting at $15.25 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to understand and take directions.
• Enthusiasm for working with seniors.
• Able to lift 25lbs.
• Must be reliable.
• Must be available every other weekend and holidays.
• Approximately 15-25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals
• Assist in serving meals and taking resident meal orders
• Setting up and cleaning dining rooms
• Follow established policies and procedures and ensure food safety and cleanliness in accordance with state and federal laws
• Wash and store dishes
• General cleaning duties in the kitchen & dining areas

Skills

Customer service

Follow directions

Seniors care interest

Lifting 25 lbs

Reliability

Weekend/holiday availability

Part-time hours

Job description

$15.25 + per hour depending on experience

The Gilbert Residence provides basic nursing care to 32 residents. Supportive Living, Assisted Living and Specialized Dementia care to 58 residents. We carry a long tradition of excellence by providing compassionate and dignified care.

The Dining Services Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dining Service Department. This crucial role helps maintain the health and happiness of our residents and their family members.

The Gilbert Residence is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DUTIES

• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals
• Assist in serving meals and taking resident meal orders
• Setting up and cleaning dining rooms
• Follow established policies and procedures and ensure food safety and cleanliness in accordance with state and federal laws
• Wash and store dishes
• General cleaning duties in the kitchen & dining areas

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to understand and take directions
• Enthusiasm for working with seniors
• Able to lift 25lbs
• Must be reliable
• Must be available every other weekend and holidays
• Approximately 15-25 hours per week