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Webster at Rye

Dining Aide

Rye, NH · On-site

Overview Webster at Rye is seeking a Full-Time Dining Aide to complete our amazing dining team! We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and flexible team member to join our organization. This position ...

Webster at Rye

Dining Aide

Rye, NH · On-site

OverviewWebster at Rye is seeking a FullTime Dining Aide to complete our amazing dining team! We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and flexible team member to join our organization. This position ...

Hartford HealthCare at Home

Patient Dining Aide

Bridgeport, CT · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite ...

New Horizon Foods

PT AM/PM Dining Aide

Chaska, MN

$17 - $18/hr

AM / PM Dining Aide Location: Chaska What Makes This Location Special: NO LATE NIGHTS We are seeking a Dining Aide to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent ...

Charter Senior Living

Dietary Aide

Poquoson, VA · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

Dining Aide Charter Senior Living- Poquoson, VA Starting pay between $14-$16/hr Looking for our next all-star Dining Aide to join our senior living culinary team! At Charter Senior Living, we believe ...

Catholic Eldercare

Dining Services Aide

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Overview We are seeking a Dining aide for our long term care facility. Schedule includes weekday(s) and every other week-end, along with an alternate holiday rotation. Part-Time Positions: AM shifts ...

Southern Pines

Dietary Aide

Thomasville, GA · On-site

$12.50 - $13.50/hr

Dining Aide Charter Senior Living- Thomasville, GA Starting pay between $12.50-$13.50/hr Looking for our next all-star Dining Aide to join our senior living culinary team! At Charter Senior Living ...

Charter Senior Living of Murray

Dietary Aide

Murray, KY · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

Dining Aide Charter Senior Living Looking for our next all-star Dining Aide to join our senior living culinary team! At Charter Senior Living, we believe dining is about more than just serving meals ...

Charter Senior Living

Dietary Aide

Poquoson, VA · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

) Dining Aide Charter Senior Living- Poquoson, VA Starting pay between $14-$16/hr Looking for our next all-star Dining Aide to join our senior living culinary team! At Charter Senior Living, we believe ...

Charter Senior Living

Dietary Aide

Thomasville, GA · On-site

$12.50 - $13.50/hr

Dining Aide Charter Senior Living- Thomasville, GA Starting pay between $12.50-$13.50/hr Looking for our next all-star Dining Aide to join our senior living culinary team! At Charter Senior Living ...

Charter Senior Living

Dietary Aide

Moline, IL · On-site

$15/hr

) Dining Aide Charter Senior Living- Moline, IL Part time 7a-12p Looking for our next all-star Dining Aide to join our senior living culinary team! At Charter Senior Living, we believe dining is about ...

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How much do dining aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for dining aide in the United States is $10.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.62 and $12.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dining aide?

Dining Aides are staff members who assist with meal service in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, or assisted living facilities. Their responsibilities often include setting up dining areas, serving food and beverages, helping residents or patients with their meals, and cleaning up after meals. Dining Aides play a crucial role in ensuring that meal times are safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for everyone. They may also be responsible for following dietary guidelines and accommodating special needs. Good communication and teamwork skills are important for Dining Aides.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a dining aide?

To thrive as a Dining Aide, you need basic food service knowledge, attention to sanitation standards, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, dishwashing equipment, and food safety certifications such as ServSafe are typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills help you interact effectively with kitchen staff and patrons. These abilities ensure efficient meal service, maintain health standards, and create a positive dining experience for guests.

What challenges do dining aides face and how can they be managed?

Dining Aides often encounter challenges such as managing meal service during busy periods, accommodating special dietary needs, and communicating with residents who may have hearing or cognitive impairments. Staying organized, practicing patience, and building good communication skills are essential for handling these situations. Collaborating closely with dietary staff, nurses, and other aides also helps ensure smooth meal service and high-quality care for residents.

What is the difference between Dining Aide vs Dietary Assistant?

AspectDining AideDietary Assistant
CertificationsNone required or basic food safetyOften similar, may include food safety or sanitation certifications
Work EnvironmentAssists with meal service, helps residents during diningPrepares, portions, and assists with meal planning and service
Job DutiesServing meals, helping residents eat, cleaning dining areasAssisting with meal prep, inventory, and dietary documentation

Both roles support residents' nutritional needs in healthcare or senior living settings. While a Dining Aide primarily focuses on meal service and assisting residents during dining, a Dietary Assistant may have broader responsibilities including meal preparation and dietary management. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and specific duties.

What qualifications do you need to be a dining aide?

To become a dining aide, no formal education is typically required, but a high school diploma or equivalent is often preferred. Basic skills in food handling, sanitation, and customer service are important, and some employers may require training in food safety or first aid. Physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are also beneficial.

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Infographic showing various Dining Aide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $22,663 per year, or $10.9 per hour.

Dining Aide

Webster at Rye

Rye, NH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Overview
Webster at Rye is seeking a Full-Time Dining Aide to complete our amazing dining team! We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and flexible team member to join our organization. This position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.
This position offers flexible days off! Shift time is 10:00am-7:00pm shift (with an hour break).
Webster at Rye was awarded Holleran's Choice Community Award for completion of their 2025 Employee Engagement and Satisfaction survey for the Second Year in a Row!
BENEFITS:
        • Fun Team to work with!
        • Flexible Scheduling!
        • A supportive, team-focused environment!
        • A mission-driven workplace where your contribution truly matters!
        • Great Employee to Resident Ratios!
        • Great Afternoon and Weekend Differential!
        • Competitive Pay!
        • Very Generous Referral Bonus!
        • Fun Events for Employees!
        • Employee Recognition!
        • Employee Assistance Program!
        • Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays!
        • Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week!
        • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Retirement Savings with company match!
        • Generous Earned Time Program!

Responsibilities
RESPONIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for picking up menus from each resident and assisting those who need help in filling them out according to diet breakdown sheets.
  • Tallies menus and prepares tally sheets with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Delivers cart to prospective floor/area and distributes prepared trays to resident tables or rooms.
  • Calls diets and checks trays during trayline with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Maintains resident files and records all diet changes.
  • Reports any nutritional concerns to manager on duty.
  • Performing a variety of dietary tasks including dining room setup/breakdown, meal delivery, dish washing, and cross train in various dining environments including healthcare, casual and restaurant-style service for residents and guests.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned by manager on duty.
  • Assumes responsibility for self-safety and that of immediate work environment.
  • Attending annual in-service on body mechanics, right-to-know laws, and fire and safety procedures.
  • Maintains a professional image to all residents and guests.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be 17 years of age or older.
  • Possesses an understanding of the different threapeutic diets offered.
  • Able to interact well with residents.
  • Possesses the ability to check trays with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Willingness to cross train, understand and perform other roles and responsibilities within the department.
  • Must be willing to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuing basis..
  • Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50lb.

Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua,At Home by Hunt and Webster at Rye. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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