Dining Services Assistant (DSA)

Sunnyside Communities; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant senior living community in Waynesboro, VA, is seeking a reliable Dining Services Assistant to provide exceptional service to residents. This role offers a flexible schedule, including both full-time and part-time options, with no late-night shifts. Responsibilities include serving meals, preparing beverages, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area. Candidates should be 16 years or older and possess a heart for service. This is a great opportunity for students gaining experience in food service.

Qualifications

• Must be 16+.
• Prior food service experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 30 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, high-quality dining service to residents.
• Create a warm and welcoming dining experience.
• Plate and serve food to residents.
• Clean work area after each meal service.

Skills

Friendly, dependable team player

Ability to work independently

Customer service orientation

Education

No experience required

Job description

Description

Flexible Schedule – No Late Nights! | Full Time & Part Time Opportunities!| Day Shift & Evening Shift Opportunities! | Rotating Weekends Required. | Great Opportunity for Students!

Are you looking for a meaningful part-time job with flexible evening hours and no late-night shifts? Join the Summit Square team and make a difference in the lives of our residents—all while gaining valuable experience in food service and senior living as a Dining Services Assistant (DSA).

• Provide friendly, high-quality dining service to residents in Healthcare, Assisted Living, and Independent Living neighborhoods
• Creating a warm and welcoming dining experience with every meal
• Working both independently and as part of a supportive, caring team
• Building genuine relationships with residents who appreciate your service
• Assist with light prep duties
• Be a part of a mission-driven team that values kindness, respect, and community
• Plate and serve food to residents
• Prepare beverages and serve to residents
• Clear tables after each meal, wipe down tables and sweep floors of any food debris
• Clean work area after each meal service; wipe counters, sweep floors, etc.
• Wash dishes and return to appropriate location for next service
• Reset tables with napkins and silverware after each meal
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Friendly, dependable team player with a heart for service
• Prior food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Must be able to work both independently and with a team
• Must be 16+
• No experience required

Physical & Environmental Considerations: This job operates indoors in a general kitchen and dining room environment with varying floor surfaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 lbs or less and occasionally more than 50 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to operation of kitchen equipment as well as exposure to sanitizing and cleaning chemicals and wet floor surfaces which require slip‑resistant shoes. Minimal hazards if universal precautions are followed.

**Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of required reference checks and screenings, including but not limited to national and state background checks, drug testing, PPD screening, and any additional screenings as required by state regulations or company policy.**