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Dining Associate Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Panda Restaurant Group

Service Team

Warwick, RI

$17 - $20/hr

Essential Functions for Service Team Associates: * Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests - Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register * Maintains the cleanliness ...

benchmark

Server part time

Warwick, RI · On-site

As part of the Benchmark dining team, your role will be to foster a clean and welcoming dining ... As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but ...

Chartwells K12

FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Providence, RI · On-site

$18/hr

... dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education ...

Compass Group

FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Narragansett, RI · On-site

$15.25 - $21/hr

... dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education ...

Compass Group

FOOD UNIT LEAD

Providence, RI · On-site

$18/hr

... dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education ...

Compass Group

FOOD UNIT LEAD

RI · On-site

$15.50 - $21.50/hr

... dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education ...

Compass Group

FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Block Island, RI · On-site

$15.50 - $21.50/hr

... dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education ...

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What is a dining associate?

A dining associate is a hospitality worker responsible for serving food and beverages, assisting customers, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. The role often requires good communication skills, customer service experience, and adherence to health and safety standards.

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.

Dining Associate jobs near you
Infographic showing various Dining Associate job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Food Service Associate/Patient Services

Kent Hospital

Warwick, RI • On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition management team, the Food Service Associate is responsible to serve and delivery food and nutritional products to our patients, and customers in a manner demonstrating exemplary customer service skill. The Food Service Associate encompasses multiple job assignments within the Food & Nutrition Department including: assemblers, hostess, cashiers, dining room aid, pots cleaner and cleaning aid.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Encompasses job assignments within the kitchen, Blue Wave Cafeteria, and Concourse Café.
Prepare meal trays, serve and/or deliver food to patients and customers.
Maintain an organized, clean and sanitary work area at all times.
Provide exceptional customer service at all times.
Adhere to daily job assignment duties, cleaning assignments, and scheduled hours as posted on the schedule.
Ensure proper care and treatment of all technology when it is assigned to you.
Adhere to all policies and procedures within department and outside department.
Adhere to dress code, which includes cleanliness, grooming, and neatness.
Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent with six months job-related experience and/or equivalent is preferred but not required.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to keep accurate records.
Must be proficient in the English language.
Additional Information:
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

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