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Dining Aide
New Horizon Foods, Inc
Location : Waconia, MN, 55387
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $17 - $18 per hour
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Careers
We provide onsite paid training, a competitive pay scale, and advancement possibilities within the company. We are a drug free workplace and a "return to work" employer.
Benefit packages for eligible employees include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education and Training
- Short and Long Term Disability
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click hereNew Horizon Foodsis an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
Dining Aide
Location: Waconia
What makes this position special? Great team, Flexible hours
Daily Pay Available!
We are seeking a Dining Aide to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work on their feet for extended periods of time. No experience is required for this position.
New Horizon Foods is a dining contract company that specializes in providing services tailored to the location and client. We have been in operation for over 30 years and are currently in more than 10 states.
Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. Great employees make great experiences.
Benefits:
- Flexible hours
- NO Late Nights!
- On the job training
- Ability to advance in the company
- Health benefits for Full Time employees
- PTO for Full Time employees
Responsibilities:
- Assist with meal preparation and serving
- Ensure that all food is presented in an attractive and appetizing manner
- Provide excellent customer service to residents and guests
- Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas
- Follow all safety and sanitation procedures
Requirements:
- Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work on feet for extended periods of time
- Reliable means of transportation to and from work
- No experience required
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Dining Aides in Waconia often spend much of their shift standing and moving to assist with meal services. The role requires stamina and the ability to stay on your feet for extended periods, making physical endurance a key part of daily responsibilities.
Yes, starting as a Dining Aide can lead to advancement within food service management or supervisory roles, especially in companies like New Horizon Foods that emphasize internal growth and provide training to develop new skills.
Employers value positivity, reliable customer service, and the ability to maintain sanitation standards. Emphasizing teamwork, punctuality, and a willingness to learn can set applicants apart, even without prior food service experience.
New Horizon Foods provides flexible scheduling, paid training, and health benefits for eligible full-time Dining Aides in Waconia. Additionally, daily pay options and advancement pathways make their offer competitive in the local job market.
They offer onsite paid training tailored to new hires to ensure Dining Aides quickly learn meal preparation, service protocols, and safety standards, allowing beginners to confidently integrate into the team without prior culinary background.
While Waconia offers a smaller market with moderate competition for dining aide roles, its proximity to larger metropolitan areas means candidates often weigh commute times and benefits when choosing opportunities locally versus in neighboring cities.
The offered pay range of $17 to $18 per hour aligns well with or slightly exceeds typical dining aide wages in Waconia, reflecting New Horizon Foods’ commitment to competitive compensation relative to local standards.
A typical shift involves assisting meal prep, serving food attractively, engaging with guests, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. The role balances hands-on tasks with customer interaction within a supportive team environment.
While no formal certifications are mandatory for Dining Aides in Waconia, having basic food safety knowledge or completing local sanitation courses can enhance employability and preparedness for food service roles.
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