Catering Assistant

Westminster Canterbury Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is hiring a Catering Assistant to deliver exceptional service at residents, guests and staff during events. You will assist the Catering Lead and Manager and ensure sanitation and safety standards are followed.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, team-based environment with opportunities for growth. Flexible shifts include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year catering, restaurant, hospitality or events experience.
• Ability to read work orders and communicate with residents and staff.
• Knowledge of sanitation policies and safe food handling.
• Ability to serve varied foods and deliver superior customer service.
• Must be 21+ to serve alcohol and pour drinks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality service to residents, guests and staff during catering events.
• Support the Catering Lead and Manager.
• Uphold department policies on customer service and sanitation.
• Work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Setup & cleanup

Sanitation policies

Food service

Customer service

Flexibility

Alcohol service

21+ age

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

1 year catering/restaurant/hospitality/event experience

SERV Safe Certification

TIPS Certification

Job description

Brief Description

The Catering Assistant provides quality service to residents, guests and staff during catering events and support the Catering Lead and Manager while upholding the department’s stated policies and expectations regarding customer service and sanitation.

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We Offer

• Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking!
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance and company paid short/long term disability insurance
• Financial Wellness: Access your earnings ahead of pay day with Branch; save for your future with our 403(b)-tax deferred retirement savings plan offering company match and eligibility for additional annual core contribution to your retirement savings; HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts to save or spend on healthcare and eligible expenses; PTO Sell Back benefit.
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!)
• Total Wellness support for the mind, body and spirit through our Employee Assistance Program, employee fitness and onsite wellness offerings and pastoral care programming and support.
• On-Site Amenities! Including a fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop and salon.
• Award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care for infants through school-age programs with waitlist priority and a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition scholarship opportunities for full‑time, part‑time and PRN employees!

The hiring range for this position is $16.00 to $19.33. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Ability to read work assignments and to communicate with residents/staff through verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform basic setup and cleaning
• Understand State and local sanitation policies and procedures
• Ability to serve and handle a variety of foods including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy and eggs
• Ability to deliver superior customer service
• Ability to work a flexible schedule according to catering needs, including evenings and weekends
• Must be 21 years of age to serve and pour alcohol and mixed drinks
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no direct supervision

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Knowledge of long-term care environment
• Previous work experience with older adults
• Customer service experience

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalency or combination of education and experience to fulfill requirements and essential duties of the position
• At least one year Catering, Restaurant, Hospitality and/or Special Event experience

Desired Education And Experience

• SERV Safe Certification and TIPS Certification
• Two years directly related work experience

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence and as a leader in senior services. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 700 professionals who are committed to supporting our community and upholding the mission and values of the organization.

The Westminster Canterbury Richmond community is home to approximately 1,000 senior adults. Our community offers a vibrant lifestyle, engaging activities, and exceptional services and amenities and brings together cultural opportunities, generous‑spirited people, and carefree living options. Westminster Canterbury Richmond is also home to an onsite Child Development Center that offers intergenerational programming between residents and the children that attend the center.

Each person who is a part of the Westminster Canterbury team plays a critical role in making a difference in the lives of those whom we serve. At Westminster Canterbury Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact every day.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith‑based and mission‑driven, provides the highest level of care and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond!

Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.