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Fooda

Dining Associate - Cashier

Houston, TX · On-site

Due to expanding growth, Fooda is hiring a Dining Associate in our Houston market. The hours for this role are: 9:30AM-2:30PM. Who You Are: * You are comfortable with customers and enjoy customer ...

Fooda

Dining Associate - Cashier

Houston, TX · On-site

Due to expanding growth, Fooda is hiring a Dining Associate in our Houston market. The hours for this role are: 9:30AM-2:30PM. Who You Are: * You are comfortable with customers and enjoy customer ...

Fooda

Dining Associate - Dishwasher

Houston, TX · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

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

Fooda

Dining Associate - Dishwasher

Houston, TX · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

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

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for dining associate in Houston, TX is $134,851.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,100.00 and $202,900.00 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 Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,851 per year, or $64.8 per hour.

Dining Associate - Cashier

Houston, TX • On-site

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

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:
We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Every day, each Fooda location is served by different restaurants that come onsite and serve fresh lunch from their chef's unique menus. Fooda operates in 20 major US cities and plans for continued expansion. Eight out of ten employees believe Fooda is one of their company's top perks.
Position Description:
Due to expanding growth, Fooda is hiring a Dining Associate in our Houston market. The hours for this role are: 9:30AM-2:30PM.
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
  • 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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