DINING ASSISTANT Company Overview: The Harbor & The Haven is an assisted living community located in Norwood Young America. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for seniors. Our mission is to foster safe, engaging, and person-centered environments where residents can thrive while preserving their independence and dignity. Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing food service to the residents of The Harbor & The Haven in a positive and friendly manner. Services may include – related services, set-up and clean-up of dining room, food preparation, serving food, and dishwashing. Available Hours: This position is part-time. Days: 10:00am to 1:00pm, Evenings: 3:30pm - 6:30pm What We Offer: • Competitive salary. • Paid time off. • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. • Supportive work environment with a focus on resident-centered care. Responsibilities: • Assist with food prep, portioning, and plating meals according to menu and standards. • Support safe food handling practices, including hygiene, temperature control, and food storage. • Set up dining room, serve meals, and ensure a clean, welcoming dining experience for residents. • Operate dishwasher and maintain cleanliness of dishware, kitchen tools, and dining areas. • Follow cleaning protocols and assist with waste disposal and recycling. • Communicate with residents and respond to dining requests with care and professionalism. Qualifications: • Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly. • Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently. • Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and other customers. • Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English. • Be punctual with a good attendance record. • Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.