Dining Assistant

About the role

Join The Claiborne at Newnan Lakes, a Claiborne Senior Living managed community, as a Dining Assistant (DGA) to help create a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for our residents. In senior living, dining is more than a meal — it’s connection, comfort, and community.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Be part of a team that values service, teamwork, and professionalism
• Make a meaningful difference in residents’ daily experience
• Work in a supportive environment where your reliability and focus matter

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous food service or hospitality experience preferred (training provided)
• 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

Benefits

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