Resident Dining Attendant

Woodhaven Retirement Community; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental for full-time

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Woodhaven Retirement Community in Livonia, MI, is seeking a compassionate Resident Dining Specialist to deliver warm, personalized mealtime service to residents.

You will set up dining areas, take and deliver orders, assist with menu selections including dietary restrictions, and support kitchen staff while upholding strict sanitation standards. We value teamwork, dependability, and a heart for serving older adults with kindness.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Team player with reliable work ethic and courteous manners.
• Willingness to learn, follow safety procedures, and uphold hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, friendly meal service to residents in the dining room.
• Set up dining areas before meals and ensure a clean, welcoming environment.
• Take and deliver meal orders accurately and promptly.
• Assist residents with menu selections, including dietary restrictions.
• Support kitchen staff with light food prep, plating, and dishwashing as needed.
• Follow proper sanitation, safety, and infection control procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Dependable

Punctual

Education

High school education

Job description

At the Woodhaven Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, warm environment, where our residents feel at home, safe, and respected. We are currently seeking a dedicated and caring Resident Dining Specialist to join our team and contribute to a positive and meaningful dining experience for our elderly residents.As a Resident Dining Specialist, you will play an important role in delivering warm, personalized mealtime service. You’ll help create a welcoming atmosphere in our dining areas while ensuring residents’ nutritional needs and preferences are met with care and attention.Key Responsibilities:Provide attentive, friendly meal service to residents in the dining roomSet up dining areas before meals and ensure a clean, welcoming environmentTake and deliver meal orders accurately and promptlyAssist residents with menu selections, including dietary restrictionsSupport kitchen staff with light food prep, plating, and dishwashing as neededFollow proper sanitation, safety, and infection control proceduresBuild meaningful relationships with residents and work collaboratively with other team membersBenefits our employees have enjoyed for 3 decades & counting:Fully paid health benefits, vision and dental (for full-time)Partially paid health care, vision and dental premiums (for part-time)No wage caps! Every year employees receive a merit based pay raise!Paid sick timeSix (6) paid holidaysCompletely employer funded 401k retirement planLongevity of our team members means you join an experienced team and work environment.Great working conditions - generous staffingPaid new employee orientation and training program that is thorough and complete.Free delicious meal with every shift workedFree Livonia Recreation Center passes available for you and your family (up to 5 passes)Referral program for employees (get paid $300, $600 or $1000 for referring a friend)Referral program for residents (get $500 for referring a resident)Faith based leadershipWhat We Offer:A supportive and welcoming team environmentPaid training and opportunities for career growthFree meals during shiftsEmployee appreciation programsThe chance to make a real difference every dayHigh school education preferred. Ability to read and write and exhibit a sincere desire to work with elderly Residents. Must have a willingness and sincere desire to maintain a harmonious atmosphere for Residents and fellow Staff. Must be trustworthy, have good character and courteous manners.Previous experience in food service, hospitality preferredA heart for serving older adults with kindness and patienceStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentMust be dependable, punctual, and a team player