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Fooda

Dining Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

Due to expanding growth, Fooda is hiring a Dining Associate in our Chicago market. Who You Are: * You are comfortable with customers and enjoy customer service * You are friendly, high energy and ...

Fooda

Dining Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Due to expanding growth, Fooda is hiring a Dining Associate in our Chicago market. Who You Are: * You are comfortable with customers and enjoy customer service * You are friendly, high energy and ...

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

Dining Room

Chicago, IL · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

This position plays an important role in creating a welcoming, clean, and well-maintained dining environment while supporting servers and other Food & Beverage associates in delivering an exceptional ...

VH Lisle LLC

Dining Room

Chicago, IL · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

This position plays an important role in creating a welcoming, clean, and well-maintained dining environment while supporting servers and other Food & Beverage associates in delivering an exceptional ...

Unidine

Dining Services Manager

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Dining Services Manager - Lake Forest, IL Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Other Forms of Compensation ... Associate's degree is preferred. Apply to Unidine today! Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA ...

Compass Group

Director of Dining Services

Evanston, IL · On-site

The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients ... Job Summary As the Director of Dining Services , you'll take ownership of a high-quality dining ...

Compass Group

Director of Dining Services

Evanston, IL · On-site

The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients ... Job Summary As the Director of Dining Services , you'll take ownership of a high-quality dining ...

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How much do dining associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for dining associate in Chicago, IL is $145,466.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,300.00 and $218,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 Chicago, IL as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $145,466 per year, or $69.9 per hour.

Dining Associate

Chicago, IL • On-site

Fooda
Food Services and Drinking Places • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Who We Are:
Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch problem. Nearby options were limited, and the team was spending too much time and money traveling to their favorite restaurants. They had an idea: bring Chicago’s local restaurant culture inside the office to sell food.  It was an immediate hit. When they discovered people from other companies sneaking into their office, they knew they were on to something.
Fooda pioneered the concept of rotating popup restaurants inside offices. Today, we operate in 60 cities with over 100 million meals served and continue to grow rapidly.
Powered by technology and a network of 3,500+ restaurants, we feed hungry people at work through a platform of unique food programs located within companies, office buildings, hospitals, schools, distribution centers, and more. At Fooda, we believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day.

Position Description: 

Due to expanding growth, Fooda is hiring a Dining Associate in our Chicago market.  

Who You Are:

  • You are comfortable with customers and enjoy customer service
  • You are friendly, high energy and comfortable interacting with other people
  • You are comfortable with handling cash and providing accurate change 
  • You are comfortable with technology and running a POS system 
  • Prior food service and cashier experience preferred

What You will be Doing:

  • Build relationships with customers by maintaining a positive cafe environment  
  • Go out of your way to provide a high level of customer service
  • Maintain cleanliness of the space and clean dishes
  • Strong communication skills and being a self-starter are required
  • Know and maintain the Fooda Standards of Service and Sanitation on a daily basis
  • Escalate issues to Director when necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve 

What We’ll Hook You Up With:

  • Competitive wages $18/hr - $19/hr
  • Insurance benefits plans - healthcare, dental and vision
  • Paid time off
  • 401k retirement plan with Fooda company match
  • Pre-tax commuter expense benefit
  • Annual stock option grant each summer
  • Long-term opportunities for advancement within Fooda
  • Daily lunch subsidy at your café location
  • A fulfilling, challenging work experience!

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No recruiters please.

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About Fooda

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Fooda is a Workplace Food Program people love and look forward to every day. We scour the streets for the Best Food Trucks, Trendy Restaurants, and Hidden gem mom and pops. Making the connection between them and people who appreciate their food is our passion. We're looking for talented colleagues who want to advance their careers and help scale a business. We all share an interest in Solving problems with data, Taking chances, Beating goals, and Delighting Customers. Our Team's successful execution of those interests has driven expansion to over a dozen markets since our founding in 2011.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2011

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