Senior Dining Aide | Create Comfort & Community

The Claiborne; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double time pay on major holidays

Free employee meals

Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (

Full-time benefits include medical,000

Job summary

Claiborne Senior Living in Baton Rouge is seeking a Dining Assistant (DGA) to help create a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for our residents. If you take ownership of your work, act with integrity, and believe that culture matters, we’d love to have you on our team.

In senior living, dining is more than a meal — it’s connection, comfort, and community. This role offers weekend/holiday flexibility, competitive pay, and full benefits through our dining services team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous food service or hospitality experience preferred (training provided).
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service following standardized recipes and portion guidelines
• Support residents with special diets and dietary needs as directed
• Maintain safe food handling, sanitation, and storage practices
• Keep dining areas clean, organized, and welcoming
• Provide friendly, attentive service to residents and respond promptly to requests
• Work collaboratively with the culinary and care teams to ensure a positive dining experience

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Claiborne Senior Living in Baton Rouge is seeking a Dining Assistant (DGA) to help create a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for our residents. If you take ownership of your work, act with integrity, and believe that culture matters, we’d love to have you on our team.

In senior living, dining is more than a meal — it’s connection, comfort, and community. This role offers weekend/holiday flexibility, competitive pay, and full benefits through our dining services team.