Dining Attendant
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Asbury Communities
Wilmington, DE, US
Summary
The Dining Attendant is responsible for providing high-quality table service and ensuring residents' dietary needs are met during meals. They also maintain the cleanliness of the dining and kitchen areas while assisting with event support and hydration services.
Job Description
Company Description
You Belong at Asbury!
Starting at $15.00 per hour.
Discover why Ivy Gables Senior Living is the top choice for providing a platform for your professional growth and fulfillment. Experience a welcoming community and a certified Great Place to Work. Our commitment to a supportive and inclusive workplace fosters genuine belonging and empowers everyone to showcase their unique talents. Join us in shaping a diverse community where extraordinary possibilities come to life.
When you join our team, you will:
- Enjoy the benefits of working alongside a compassionate staff,
- Be part of a strong and supportive leadership team,
- Explore opportunities for career growth, including our exclusive scholarship program.
Once you've submitted your application, you'll receive an email and text invitation from our trusted partner, Arena, to complete a short 3-5 minute questionnaire. Completing this step is required as part of the application process and helps us get to know you better.
Schedule & Hours
- Part time 20 hours weekly
- 3:30pm-7:30pm
- Every other weekend 11am-7:30pm
Job Description
Get ready to be the culinary superhero our residents deserve! As a Dining Attendant, you'll serve up smiles and satisfaction, ensuring our residents enjoy the "ultimate" dining experience while respecting their dietary needs and food allergies.
Your Exciting Daily Adventures
- Transform our utility area into a culinary command center
- Become the menu maestro, keeping our chalkboard up-to-date
- Master the art of beverage alchemy with iced tea, juice, coffee, and tea
- Lead the condiment crusade, keeping supplies stocked and ready
- Be the cook's trusty sidekick when duty calls
- Channel your inner detective for top-notch table quality checks
- Perform the gracious table service dance
- Embark on cleaning quests in the Dining Room and Kitchen
- Wage war on dirty microwaves, coffee machines, and juice dispensers
- Become the snack hutch hero, keeping it stocked and fabulous
- Lead the hydration revolution with the 2:00 PM hydration cart rollout
- Orchestrate the perfect tray service symphony
- Be a resident's guardian angel during medical emergencies
- Sharpen your Sherlock skills to notice residents' eating habits
- Follow cleaning schedules like a pro (no magic wand required, unfortunately)
- Be the event support rockstar when needed
- Embrace the unexpected with a smile – other duties may pop up!
Qualifications
Your Recipe for Success:
- Six months of culinary adventures or food service training (Time spent as a kitchen ninja counts!)
- A dash of experience working with older adults or in the retirement housing industry is the secret ingredient we're looking for
- A high school diploma or GED (Because even superheroes need their education)
Bonus Toppings:
- A natural talent for turning frowns upside down
- The ability to juggle multiple tasks without dropping the metaphorical plates
- A knack for remembering resident preferences like a human menu database
- The energy of a caffeinated hummingbird (but please, no actual caffeine overdoses)
If you think you've got the right ingredients to join our culinary crew, we can't wait to meet you! Let's cook up some happiness together!
Additional Information
Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In 1926, a group of compassionate visionaries opened a Methodist home for the aged in Maryland. Nearly 100 years later, that single act of service has grown into Asbury Communities—one of the top 25 largest not-for-profit senior living organizations in the nation, as ranked by the LeadingAge Ziegler 200.
At Asbury, we believe aging is not about limitation—it’s about possibility. That’s why we don’t just ask “Why?” We ask, “What if?” and “Why not?”
With 9 senior living communities across four states and more than 2,800 associates, we serve over 4,300 older adults with a forward-thinking blend of innovation, care, and connection. From leading-edge brain health and wellness initiatives to award-winning community culture and inclusive practices, we are redefining what it means to grow older.
We are proud to be recognized as:
✔️ A Great Place to Work®
✔️ A Fortune Top 40 Workplace in Aging Services
✔️ A DiversityJobs Employer
✔️ ICAA’s #1 U.S. Senior Living Wellness Community
✔️ A U.S. News & World Report “Best” in multiple care levels
✔️ SAGECare LGBTQ Platinum Certified
✔️ EAGLE Accredited by the Methodist Ministries Network
Our not-for-profit system includes HUD affordable housing, adult day services, home care, pharmacy and therapy management, as well as ThriveWell Tech and the Asbury Foundation—each expanding our mission to do all the good we can, in all the ways we can.
With one eye on the future and the other on those we serve today, we’re shaping the next century of aging—empowering older adults to thrive with dignity, purpose, and joy.
Founded
1926
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Frederick, Maryland
In 1926, a group of compassionate visionaries opened a Methodist home for the aged in Maryland. Nearly 100 years later, that single act of service has grown into Asbury Communities—one of the top 25 largest not-for-profit senior living organizations in the nation, as ranked by the LeadingAge Ziegler 200.
At Asbury, we believe aging is not about limitation—it’s about possibility. That’s why we don’t just ask “Why?” We ask, “What if?” and “Why not?”
With 9 senior living communities across four states and more than 2,800 associates, we serve over 4,300 older adults with a forward-thinking blend of innovation, care, and connection. From leading-edge brain health and wellness initiatives to award-winning community culture and inclusive practices, we are redefining what it means to grow older.
We are proud to be recognized as:
✔️ A Great Place to Work®
✔️ A Fortune Top 40 Workplace in Aging Services
✔️ A DiversityJobs Employer
✔️ ICAA’s #1 U.S. Senior Living Wellness Community
✔️ A U.S. News & World Report “Best” in multiple care levels
✔️ SAGECare LGBTQ Platinum Certified
✔️ EAGLE Accredited by the Methodist Ministries Network
Our not-for-profit system includes HUD affordable housing, adult day services, home care, pharmacy and therapy management, as well as ThriveWell Tech and the Asbury Foundation—each expanding our mission to do all the good we can, in all the ways we can.
With one eye on the future and the other on those we serve today, we’re shaping the next century of aging—empowering older adults to thrive with dignity, purpose, and joy.
Founded
1926
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Frederick, Maryland