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Dining Associate Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Valley Health Systems

Dining Services Associate

Holyoke, MA · On-site

$17.76 - $23.80/hr

Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the ...

Valley Health Systems

Dining Services Associate

Holyoke, MA · On-site

$17.76 - $23.80/hr

Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the ...

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$26.9K

$140.7K

$309.4K

How much do dining associate jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for dining associate in Springfield, MA is $140,715.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,900.00 and $211,800.00 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 Springfield, MA are hiring for Dining Associate jobs? Cities near Springfield, MA with the most Dining Associate job openings:
Dining Associate jobs near you
Infographic showing various Dining Associate job openings in Springfield, MA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,715 per year, or $67.7 per hour.
Patient Dining Associate

Patient Dining Associate

Hartford HealthCare at Home

Hartford, CT • On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Work where every moment matters.
Every day, almost 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for patient food service on assigned units including menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, stocking patients units where needed, and fulfills special requests in-between meal food delivery.
Key areas of responsibility
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate and current information for each patient on their assigned unit. Conducts patient food service including menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, stocking units where needed, and fulfills special requests in-between meal food delivery.
  • Takes patients menu selections prior to meal service while complying with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.
  • Offers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies and sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences, when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
  • Interacts with Nursing to ensure patients' diet prescriptions are accurate, and patients' food needs are met.
  • After trays are passed, completes rounding to check on patients and address any additional needs. Retrieves trays from patients once meal is done.

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
  • Education: None
  • Experience:None
  • Licensure, Certification, Registration: N/A
  • Language Skills: Must be able to read and speak English
  • Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. May need to exhibit ability to compute ratio, and percent.
  • Computer Skills: Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate hospital's admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) system and other computer-based systems, which manage patient-care records.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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About Hartford HealthCare at Home

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Hartford HealthCare at Home, based in Wethersfield, Connecticut, US, is a premier provider in the healthcare industry, specifically in home-based care services. Their official website can be accessed at hartfordhealthcareathome.org. They offer a wide range of services including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, and home health aid. The company was established with the mission to enhance the capability of people to achieve optimal health and wellbeing through its home care services. They maintain a patient-centric approach and belief in making a real difference in people's lives. As an integral part of Hartford HealthCare, they share the vision to be “most trusted for personalized coordinated care”.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Wethersfield, CT, US

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