Flexible Schedule Dining Aide – Senior Living

Sweeping Corporation of America; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweeping Corporation of America is seeking a Dining Aide to support residents by providing prompt, courteous meal service and related duties in a senior housing environment. You will read orders, plate meals according to diet lists, relay orders to the kitchen, and ensure a clean dining area.

The role emphasizes attention to residents, flexibility with weekends/holidays, and adherence to health and safety standards. Prior food service experience is beneficial; training provided.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Maintains current food handler’s card required.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Relates positively and communicates appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Pass a criminal background check and fingerprint check.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)

Responsibilities

• Is prompt and reliable in coming to work.
• Reads production orders on coded menu cards on trays to determine items to place on tray.
• Apportions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on menu card.
• Relays orders to the kitchen and serves courses from kitchen and service bars.
• Observes diners to anticipate needs and respond to requests.
• Prepares items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays.
• Places servings in blender to make foods soft for liquid diets.
• Records amount and types of special food items served to residents.
• Clears and resets counters or tables after each course.
• Maintains assigned station, including table pieces and chairs.
• Assists residents to dining area if required.
• Delivers prompt and courteous service.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings; stays current on all system assigned tasks and duties.
• Washes and puts away dishes as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

English literacy

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Background check clearance

Education

Food handler’s card

Job description

Sweeping Corporation of America is seeking a Dining Aide to support residents by providing prompt, courteous meal service and related duties in a senior housing environment. You will read orders, plate meals according to diet lists, relay orders to the kitchen, and ensure a clean dining area.

The role emphasizes attention to residents, flexibility with weekends/holidays, and adherence to health and safety standards. Prior food service experience is beneficial; training provided.