Dining Assistant

The Avaline at River Oaks • Memphis, TN

16h

About The Position

Claiborne Senior Living is hiring a Dining Assistant (DGA) to help create a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for residents. The role supports meal preparation and service, accommodates residents’ dietary needs as directed, and helps maintain clean, safe, and inviting dining spaces. Dining Assistants provide attentive customer service and work collaboratively with culinary and care teams to promote connection, comfort, and community through dining. Training is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to remain focused and dependable in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food service or hospitality experience preferred; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service following standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
• Support residents with special diets and dietary needs as directed.
• Maintain safe food handling, sanitation, and storage practices.
• Keep dining areas clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Provide friendly, attentive service to residents and respond promptly to requests.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary and care teams to ensure a positive dining experience.

Benefits

• Double time pay on major holidays.
• Free employee meals.
• Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus, with no limit.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, and EAP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED