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Avesta
Full-Time Dining Room Staff in Portland
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A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.
$35,861 / year median in Maine
+4% projected growth
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04101Post Date:
08/11/2026Description:
Avesta Housing is seeking enthusiastic, hardworking, and dedicated individuals to work within our dining room and serve residents as a Waitstaff at 75 State Street! About 75 State Street Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide "peace of mind" to each resident as well as to their respective family. What it's Like to Work Here Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work. Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values! What We're Looking For The person who is ready for this opportunity will have the following: Great judgment Caring attitude specifically toward residents, guests and staff Good communications skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements Must be able to work independently as well as a part of a team, under the direction of the Dining Service Manager Able to remain calm under pressure and busy times or stressful situations Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings and weekends Knowledge of working in a kitchen or dining atmosphere and handling food preferred. Please click HERE for the full Waitstaff job description. This is a full-time, 32- 40 hour per week position, and the schedule is 7:00am
- 3:00pm. The starting pay range for this position is $17.00
- $18.