Dining Services Associate

postacute-affiliates· Non-Clinical
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📍 Cheektowaga, NY, USFULL TIME

About this role

Salary

$16.10 - $18.31 / Hour

Overview

Dining Service Associate

Full-Time Opportunities | Open Availability Preferred

Help create one of the most important parts of our residents’ day.

 

We are seeking full-time Dining Service Associates who take pride in providing friendly service, preparing quality meals, and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining environment. In this role, your work directly supports residents’ health, comfort, and overall experience.

 

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and making a visible difference in the lives of others.

 

Shift Options: 6am - 2pm, 12pm - 8pm

 

If you’re dependable, service-minded, and ready to bring care to every meal, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare food and beverages according to established menus, recipes, and resident dietary needs

  • Set up dining areas and assist with accurate, timely meal service

  • Create a positive dining experience through attentive, respectful service

  • Clean and sanitize dishes, kitchen equipment, food-preparation areas, and dining spaces

  • Follow food-safety, sanitation, infection-control, and applicable regulatory requirements

  • Restock supplies and help keep the kitchen organized and ready for service

  • Work collaboratively with cooks, supervisors, and other team members to keep meal service running smoothly

  • Respond to residents’ needs with patience, professionalism, and care

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Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

You do not need extensive food-service experience to make an impact in this role. We are looking for dependable, service-minded individuals who enjoy working with others and are ready to learn.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be at least 16 years of age

  • Employment certificate or work permit required when applicable

  • Prior customer-service experience

  • Current ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain certification

  • Physical stamina to remain active throughout the shift

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level to support safe, effective communication with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Previous food service, hospitality, restaurant, serving, or dining experience

Most importantly, you should bring a positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine commitment to creating a welcoming dining experience for our residents.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The salary for this Dining Services Associate role at postacute-affiliates is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Dining Services Associate position at postacute-affiliates located?
This Dining Services Associate role at postacute-affiliates is based in Cheektowaga, NY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Dining Services Associate role at postacute-affiliates full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Dining Services Associate role in the Non-Clinical department at postacute-affiliates.
Which team or department does the Dining Services Associate at postacute-affiliates belong to?
This Dining Services Associate position is part of the Non-Clinical department at postacute-affiliates. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Dining Services Associate position at postacute-affiliates?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to postacute-affiliates's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Dining Services Associate job at postacute-affiliates posted?
This Dining Services Associate position at postacute-affiliates was posted on Jul 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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