Entry Level Food Service Attendant Jobs
New grad food service attendant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a friendly attitude, reliability, and any hands-on food service or customer-facing internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Automotive, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like NYU Langone Health, Asbury Automotive, and ARK hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Find your joy here, at The Harrison, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match & much more!
The Harrison, a premier retirement community in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides quality care to residents in an ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE community.
YOU BELONG ON OUR TEAM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:
- Flexible scheduling
- Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.
- SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
- Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
- Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
- Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs
- Company support for educational and learning opportunities
- Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
- Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances
- 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
- PTO available day one
- Paid Training
Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status.
HOSPITALITY SERVICE ATTENDANT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Serves residents and guests seated in the dining room in a professional manner following established procedures.
- Assists in drink and food preparation for the Residents and performs assigned tasks in clean up, washing the dishes and setting up and taking down the dining areas.
- Preparing and serving snacks to include replenishing stock items in the common area refreshment centers for the residents.
- Assists chefs in the food preparation tasks and serving as assigned.
- Completes the dishwashing tasks and schedules for efficient dining service operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- One to two years’ experience in a similar position preferred.
- Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred.
BEHAVIORS
Preferred
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MOTIVATIONS
Preferred
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Find your joy here, at The Harrison, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match & much more!
The Harrison, a premier retirement community in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides quality care to residents in an ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE community.
YOU BELONG ON OUR TEAM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:
- Flexible scheduling
- Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.
- SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
- Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
- Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
- Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs
- Company support for educational and learning opportunities
- Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
- Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances
- 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
- PTO available day one
- Paid Training
Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status.
HOSPITALITY SERVICE ATTENDANT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Serves residents and guests seated in the dining room in a professional manner following established procedures.
- Assists in drink and food preparation for the Residents and performs assigned tasks in clean up, washing the dishes and setting up and taking down the dining areas.
- Preparing and serving snacks to include replenishing stock items in the common area refreshment centers for the residents.
- Assists chefs in the food preparation tasks and serving as assigned.
- Completes the dishwashing tasks and schedules for efficient dining service operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- One to two years’ experience in a similar position preferred.
- Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred.
BEHAVIORS
Preferred
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MOTIVATIONS
Preferred
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- NYU Langone Health12
- Asbury Automotive2
- ARK1
- Omni Hotels1
- THE HARRISON1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education12
- Automotive2
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
Entry Level Food Service Attendant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level food service attendant job?
Focus on demonstrating reliability, a customer-first attitude, and any hands-on experience you have, even if it comes from a school cafeteria, volunteer event, or part-time shift. Employers hiring at this level prioritize candidates who show up on time, follow food safety basics, and work well on a team. A food handler certification can give you a concrete edge over other applicants.
Which companies hire entry level food service attendants?
Companies hiring entry level food service attendants right now include NYU Langone Health, Asbury Automotive, and ARK, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of employers including hospitals, university dining halls, corporate cafeterias, and large food service management companies that regularly onboard candidates with little or no prior experience.
Are there remote entry level food service attendant jobs?
Yes, though remote options are limited given the hands-on nature of food service work. About 0% of entry level food service attendant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve coordination, scheduling, or administrative support functions rather than direct food preparation or guest service.
Are these new grad food service attendant jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior food service attendant roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or volunteer work in lieu of a full employment history, or explicitly invites candidates without prior professional food service experience to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level food service attendants?
Entry Level food service attendant roles concentrate in Education, Automotive, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they operate high-volume food programs year-round and regularly need new staff to cover shifts, expansions, and seasonal demand increases.