Resident Dining Attendant

Job Details: Job Location: Woodhaven Retirement Community - Livonia, MI, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Other, At the Woodhaven Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, warm environment, where our residents feel at home, safe, and respected. We are currently seeking a dedicated and caring Resident Dining Specialist to join our team and contribute to a positive and meaningful dining experience for our elderly residents.

As a Resident Dining Specialist, you will play an important role in delivering warm, personalized mealtime service. You’ll help create a welcoming atmosphere in our dining areas while ensuring residents’ nutritional needs and preferences are met with care and attention.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide attentive, friendly meal service to residents in the dining room
Set up dining areas before meals and ensure a clean, welcoming environment
Take and deliver meal orders accurately and promptly
Assist residents with menu selections, including dietary restrictions
Support kitchen staff with light food prep, plating, and dishwashing as needed
Follow proper sanitation, safety, and infection control procedures
Build meaningful relationships with residents and work collaboratively with other team members

Benefits our employees have enjoyed for 3 decades & counting:

Fully paid health benefits, vision and dental (for full-time)
Partially paid health care, vision and dental premiums (for part-time)
No wage caps! Every year employees receive a merit based pay raise!
Paid sick time
Six (6) paid holidays
Completely employer funded 401k retirement plan
Longevity of our team members means you join an experienced team and work environment. 
Great working conditions - generous staffing
Paid new employee orientation and training program that is thorough and complete. 
Free delicious meal with every shift worked
Free Livonia Recreation Center passes available for you and your family (up to 5 passes)
Referral program for employees (get paid $300, $600 or $1000 for referring a friend)
Referral program for residents (get $500 for referring a resident)
Faith based leadership

What We Offer:

A supportive and welcoming team environment
Paid training and opportunities for career growth
Free meals during shifts
Employee appreciation programs
The chance to make a real difference every day

Qualifications: High school education preferred. Ability to read and write and exhibit a sincere desire to work with elderly Residents. Must have a willingness and sincere desire to maintain a harmonious atmosphere for Residents and fellow Staff. Must be trustworthy, have good character and courteous manners.

Previous experience in food service, hospitality preferred 
A heart for serving older adults with kindness and patience
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Must be dependable, punctual, and a team player