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Uni

Temporary - Dining Service Assistant

Campus, IL · On-site

$12.50/hr

Serving up the #1 college food in Iowa, UNI Dining Services has temporary Dining Service Assistant positions open. Assists with basic food preparation tasks; cleans and maintains kitchen and dining ...

Sonida Senior Living

Dining Service Server

Plano, TX · On-site

Eligibility based on location Dining Services Assistant Responsibilities include: * Assists chefs in the food preparation tasks, as assigned. * Maintains standards for dining services to the ...

Lutheran Senior Services

$15 - $20/hr

... may assist in some aspects of food preparation. Responsibilities 1. Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned 2. Assists with all ...

Lutheran Senior Services

$15 - $20/hr

... may assist in some aspects of food preparation. Responsibilities 1. Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned 2. Assists with all ...

Lutheran Senior Services

$15 - $20/hr

... may assist in some aspects of food preparation. Responsibilities 1. Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned 2. Assists with all ...

Lutheran Senior Services

$15 - $20/hr

... may assist in some aspects of food preparation. Responsibilities 1. Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned 2. Assists with all ...

Crenn Dining Group

Service Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

About Crenn Dining Group At Crenn, we are guided by our values of humanity, sustainability ... MAIN ROLE Our Service Assistants provide essential support to our team in each evening's service.

Crenn Dining Group

Service Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

About Crenn Dining Group At Crenn, we are guided by our values of humanity, sustainability ... MAIN ROLE Our Service Assistants provide essential support to our team in each evening's service.

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How much do dining service assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for dining service assistant in the United States is $16.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dining Service Assistant vs Food Service Worker?

AspectDining Service AssistantFood Service Worker
CredentialsMay require food safety certificationOften requires food safety certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, schools, senior living facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, catering
Employer & IndustryHealthcare and institutional settingsFood service and hospitality industry
Job FocusAssisting with meal service, customer supportPreparing, serving, and cleaning up food

While both roles involve assisting with food service, the Dining Service Assistant typically works in healthcare or institutional settings, focusing on supporting meal delivery and customer care. The Food Service Worker often works in restaurants or catering, handling food preparation and service tasks. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right fit based on their skills and career goals.

What does a dining service assistant do?

A dining service assistant helps prepare and serve food in dining facilities, ensuring cleanliness and proper food handling. They may set tables, assist with customer service, and follow safety and hygiene standards to support efficient meal service.

What is a dining service assistant in a restaurant?

A dining service assistant in a restaurant is responsible for supporting the front-of-house staff by setting tables, serving food and beverages, and ensuring customer comfort. They often work under the supervision of servers or managers and may need good communication and customer service skills. The role typically involves maintaining cleanliness and assisting with basic tasks to ensure smooth dining operations.

What skills do you need to be a dining service assistant?

A dining service assistant needs strong communication and customer service skills to interact effectively with guests and team members. They should be able to follow safety and hygiene standards, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and often require basic knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures. Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods are also important.

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Part Time Dining Service Assistant

Hartford, WI

Sonida Senior Living
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about Sonida Senior Livingexternal

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 hours ago

Sonida Senior Living rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Find your joy here, at The Waterford at Hartford, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match and so much more!

The Waterford at Hartford, a premier retirement community in Hartford, WI, provides quality care to residents in an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community.  

Schedule: Mondays and Fridays, 3:30p -7:00p and every other weekend. 

What we offer you:

  • Flexible scheduling**
  • Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.
    • SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
    • Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
    • Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
    • Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs
  • Company support for educational and learning opportunities
    • Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
  • 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
  • PTO available day one
  • Paid Training

*Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status

**Eligibility based on location

Dining Services Assistant Responsibilities include:

  • Assists chefs in the food preparation tasks, as assigned.
  • Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen.
  • Assures serving meals to Residents within scheduled time frame.
  • Reports problems, concerns and issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately.
  • Observes all work, safety, and administrative rules to include local and state requirements.

Qualifications:

  • One to two years’ experience in a similar position preferred.
  • Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents.

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