Dining Room Staff

75 State Street; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Avesta Housing Corp. in Portland, Maine, seeks a friendly Waitstaff team member to support dining services for our assisted living community. You will help create a welcoming dining experience for residents and collaborate with a compassionate team to maintain clean, organized spaces from 4pm to 7pm.

This part-time, per diem role offers weekend opportunities and a starting pay of $17.00–$18.00 per hour. You’ll bring reliability, strong communication, and a caring attitude to deliver excellent

Qualifications

• Providing excellent customer service to residents.
• Create a clean, welcoming dining environment.
• Communicate effectively with residents and team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist dining services for residents during meals.
• Maintain clean dining areas and assist with setup.
• Assist with food service and seating as needed.

Skills

Judgment

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about providing exceptional service and creating a welcoming dining experience for older adults? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your work directly contributes to residents' comfort and well-being? We are seeking a friendly and dependable Waitstaff team member to support dining services within our assisted living community.

This role is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy providing excellent customer service and building relationships with residents
• Take pride in creating clean, organized, and welcoming spaces
• Work well independently while contributing to a supportive team environment
• Thrive in a fast-paced setting and can effectively manage multiple priorities
• Want to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults

About 75 State Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will have the following:

• Great judgment
• Caring attitude specifically toward residents, guests and staff
• Good communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements
• Must be able to work independently as well as a part of a team, under the direction of the Dining Service Manager
• Able to remain calm under pressure and busy times or stressful situations
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of working in a kitchen or dining atmosphere and handling food preferred.

We have part-time and per diem shifts available from 4pm - 7pm. The ability to work some weekends and holidays are a must. The starting pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00 per hour.

Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure. We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths.

We believe our work is strengthened by a team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply.