Dining Services Aide

Job Description: Dining Services Aide | Hospitality, Service & Meaningful Moments Wellspring Skilled Nursing & Rehab – Fairview | Full-Time | $14.00 hourly Accepting applications through October 13, 2026 You may not provide direct nursing care, but you know that some of the most meaningful moments in a resident's day happen around the dining table.

A warm cup of coffee prepared just the way they like it. A familiar meal that brings back memories. A smile and friendly conversation that helps someone feel seen and valued. These moments matter. In skilled nursing, dining is about much more than food. It's about comfort. Connection. Dignity. It's about creating an experience that helps residents feel at home and gives them something to look forward to each day.

At Wellspring Skilled Nursing & Rehab, we're looking for Dining Services Aides who understand that hospitality is an important part of exceptional resident care. As a Dining Services Aide, you'll play an important role in the daily lives of our residents. You'll help prepare dining areas, deliver meals, serve residents according to their dietary needs and preferences, and create welcoming dining experiences that promote both nutrition and quality of life.

You'll be part of a team dedicated to ensuring every resident feels respected, cared for, and supported during one of the most important parts of their day. Most importantly, you'll help turn everyday meals into meaningful experiences. What Your Impact Will Look Like You'll help residents enjoy meals that are served with care, accuracy, and attention to their individual preferences and dietary needs.

You'll play an important role in the overall dining experience, helping ensure meals are served accurately, efficiently, and with attention to each resident's individual needs. You'll serve residents in dining rooms, helping create a positive and welcoming experience while supporting the work of the healthcare team. You'll help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment that supports resident comfort, safety, and enjoyment.

You'll work alongside cooks, dietary team members, nursing staff, and other departments to ensure residents receive excellent service every day. You'll have opportunities to build relationships with residents and become a familiar, friendly face they look forward to seeing. Some days you'll be helping prepare breakfast service and greeting residents as they begin their day.

Other days you'll be assisting with lunch or dinner service, sharing a smile with a resident, or working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Every day, you'll help create comfort, connection, and a sense of home. The Person We're Looking For You enjoy serving others and helping people feel welcome. You understand that hospitality and kindness can brighten someone's day.

You are dependable, positive, and enjoy working as part of a team. You take pride in providing excellent customer service. You appreciate the important role food and dining play in residents' lives. You believe every resident deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous dining services, food service, or hospitality experience is helpful, but not required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Commitment to providing excellent service to residents and fellow team members. Why Wellspring Lutheran Services?

When you join Wellspring Lutheran Services, you're joining a mission-driven organization that believes every role contributes to resident well-being. For many residents, meals are more than nourishment—they're an important part of their daily routine, social connection, and quality of life. The people serving those meals help create experiences that bring comfort, familiarity, and joy.

As a Dining Services Aide, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference every day through simple acts of service that have a lasting impact. We Offer Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and paid holidays 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching Daily. Pay access to earned wages Employee Assistance Program (Support.

Linc) Professional development opportunities A collaborative team committed to excellence in resident care Opportunities for career growth within Wellspring Lutheran Services Schedule Full-time Flexibility to work both day and afternoon shift, 8 hour shifts Rotating weekends and holidays, required Apply Today If you're looking for meaningful work where your kindness, hospitality, and service can make a difference in someone's day, we'd love to meet you.

Join Wellspring Lutheran Services and help create the welcoming dining experiences that nourish residents, build connections, and make our community feel like home.

About us

For more than 130 years, Wellspring Lutheran Services has been a trusted partner for families across Michigan, providing compassionate support and critical services to help people thrive during times of challenge and change. With deep roots in communities statewide, our team is united by a shared vision of changed lives, strong families and transformed communities.

Our mission: Motivated by Christ's love, we engage people as they experience and embrace their God-given potential. Full job description available during the interview.