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Dining Associate Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Patient Dining Associate II

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Responsible for onboarding and training new associates. Qualifications REQUIRED * One (1) year of healthcare food service experience. Work Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm Weekend Requirements: Yes- Rotating ...

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Serves as a liaison between dining services and nursing units regarding patient dining services. * Maintains frequent interaction with patients and families and exemplifies excellent customer service.

Serves as a liaison between dining services and nursing units regarding patient dining services. * Maintains frequent interaction with patients and families and exemplifies excellent customer service.

Serves as a liaison between dining services and nursing units regarding patient dining services. * Maintains frequent interaction with patients and families and exemplifies excellent customer service.

Serves as a liaison between dining services and nursing units regarding patient dining services. * Maintains frequent interaction with patients and families and exemplifies excellent customer service.

Dining Server

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$16/hr

) Dining Server We are looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience ... We want each of our associates to feel like they have a career and an opportunity to grow. Mission ...

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How much do dining associate jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for dining associate in Decatur, GA is $137,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $207,500.00 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.

What cities near Decatur, GA are hiring for Dining Associate jobs? Cities near Decatur, GA with the most Dining Associate job openings:
Infographic showing various Dining Associate job openings in Decatur, GA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,867 per year, or $66.3 per hour.
Patient Dining Associate II

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Northside Hospital rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 439 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

327th of 884 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Responsible for communications between the nursing units and the Food Service Department in regard to patient menus, diet changes, and general patient services.  Reads patient menus to patients twice daily. Edits patient selections to meet restrictions associated with diet orders. Organizes and manages diet orders in a timely and effective manner. Develops menu tallies of special requests.  Must be familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction. Assembles trays for patients and deliver meal trays to patient rooms and nursing units. Assigned to highest priority patient care areas. Occasionally, may also prepare salads, desserts, beverages and other miscellaneous food items. Assists the supervisors/leads in the daily operation of the patient services program. Assists with customer service recovery initiatives. Responsible for onboarding and training new associates.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

  • One (1) year of healthcare food service experience. 
  • Work Hours:6:30am-6:30pmWeekend Requirements:Yes- Rotating BasisOn-Call Requirements:NoEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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    * 288-bed hospital, offering a full range of services including comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, full-service orthopedic and spine treatment, an ER 24/7®, and general surgery * As one of the first hospitals in the area to achieve Atrial Fibrillation Certification (SCPC), our technologically advanced hospital allows our highly skilled physicians, nursing and caregivers to serve our growing community * Northside Hospital was the first nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County and nationally recognized for quality and safety by earning an 'A' rating from the Leapfrog Group

    Industry

    Hospitals

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Atlanta, GA, US

    Year founded

    1970