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Elderwood

Dining Services Associate

Wakefield, RI · On-site

$17.16 - $20.14/hr

Salary $17.16 / hr - $20.14 / hr Overview Dining Service Associate (DSA) Pay Rate Range: $17.16 - $20.14 / hour At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People , and that extends to every meal ...

Senior Living Residences

Dishwasher [dining]

Johnston, RI · On-site

$16 - $16.50/hr

Dining Room Server Johnston, Rhode Island Anchor Bay Pocasset's caring and compassionate Dining ... Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents * Retail discounts include ...

Senior Living Residences

Dishwasher [dining]

Riverside, RI · On-site

$16 - $16.50/hr

... compassionate Dining team members provide superior customer service and offer a gourmet dining ... Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents * Retail discounts include ...

Senior Living Residences

Cook [Dining]

Riverside, RI · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents * Retail discounts include ... Lifting trays and dishes, occasionally moving dining tables and furniture * Communication: An ...

Senior Living Residences

Cook [Dining]

Riverside, RI

$18 - $20/hr

Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents * Retail discounts include ... Lifting trays and dishes, occasionally moving dining tables and furniture * Communication: An ...

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What is the difference between Dining Associate vs Food Service Worker?

AspectDining AssociateFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; sometimes food safety certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafeterias, catering events, healthcare facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, fast food outlets, catering
Job DutiesGreeting guests, taking orders, serving food, maintaining cleanlinessPreparing food, serving customers, cleaning, stocking supplies

Both roles involve customer service and food handling, but Dining Associates focus more on guest interaction and service, while Food Service Workers often handle food preparation and operational tasks. The roles are similar in work environment and required certifications, making them closely related in the food service industry.

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Infographic showing various Dining Associate job openings in Rhode Island as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Internship, 64% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Campus Dining Associate Manager

Johnson and Wales University

Providence, RI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Campus Dining Associate Manager
Job no: 11034
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Campus Dining, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based
Summary
Oversees retail dining operations to facilitate successful operations and meet revenue objectives
Essential Job Functions
  • Manages the daily operations of the counter operation and supervises cash handling procedures
  • Maintains all sanitation and safety standards established by the university
  • Maintains the proper storage and rotation of ready-made food products complying with appropriate standards
  • Assists with creating menus for the dining center and executes the preparation and delivery of menu items, as needed
  • Maintains supply inventory by ordering supplies from approved vendors while maintaining cost objectives, receiving goods and storing them appropriately
  • Assists with creating and coordinating work schedule for staff and students
  • Monitors the departmental budget
  • Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
  • Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
  • Moderate amount of supervisory experience working in food service, culinary arts, retail or other related experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a food safety managers certification approved by the Conference for Food Protection
  • Availability to work nights and weekends

Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Advertised: 19 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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