Full-Time Dining Room Staff

Avesta Systems; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with match

Life and disability coverage

Mental wellness services

Personal days

Paid holidays

Earned time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

Avesta Housing is seeking enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to work within our dining room and serve residents as a Waitstaff at 75 State Street in Portland, Maine. This full-time role offers a 7:00am–2:00pm schedule, 32–40 hours per week, and an hourly wage of $17–$18.

We provide excellent benefits including employer-paid health and dental plans, flexible spending, a 401(k) with immediate vesting match, life and disability coverage, mental wellness services, paid personal days, holidays,

Qualifications

• Experience in dining/service in a care setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve residents and guests in the dining room and common areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in dining spaces and service areas.
• Collaborate with the Dining Service Manager and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Great judgment

Caring attitude

Good communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Avesta Housing is seeking enthusiastic, hardworking, and dedicated individuals to work within our dining room and serve residents as a Waitstaff at 75 State Street!

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

Salary Information

$17 - $18Hourly Wage

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.

This is a full-time, 32 – 40 hour per week position, and the schedule is 7:00am – 2:00pm. The starting pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00 per hour.

We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
• Up to 3 paid personal days
• 7 paid holidays
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Employee referral program