Dietary Aide

Westminster Canterbury Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

403(b) retirement with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is seeking an experienced Dietary Aide to serve meals to residents in a warm, home-like environment. This part-time role offers shifts from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with nights and weekends required.

Pay ranges from $16.00 to $19.33 per hour, depending on experience. Qualified candidates should have at least 6 months of customer service experience; 1–2 years in related food service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of customer service experience.
• 1–2 years of related work experience and experience working with senior adults is preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• ServSafe certification desired
• Ability to lift 20 lbs and stand on feet for extended periods

Responsibilities

• The Dietary Aide will provide proper table service to residents and guests during meal periods and assist with housekeeping and supportive services as a member of a self-directed work team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety and sanitation

Light cooking

Lifting 20 lbs

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brief Description

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!

Westminster Canterbury Richmond has a wonderful opportunity for you to work in our dining areas. We have an opening for experienced Dietary Aide. Our Dietary Aide is responsible for serving menu items to order from a limited menu for residents in a caring, home-like environment.

Part Time

Shift(s): 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Nights and Weekends are a must.

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

Are you able to deliver superior quality in all that you do? We are seeking results-driven team players who treat residents as if they were their own family members. Qualified candidates must be passionate about providing a superior quality of care. You must also be a resourceful problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and truly cares about people.

Responsibilities

The Dietary Aide will provide proper table service to residents and guests during meal periods and assist with housekeeping and supportive services as a member of a self-directed work team to supply quality resident care and comply with the department's stated policies and expectations regarding customer service and sanitation.

Requirements

• Ability to respond in a patient, courteous, and cooperative manner to residents, staff, and the public is essential
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal communication
• Ensure dining area is clean and stocked and maintain safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to perform some light cooking, sandwich preparation and cleaning
• Must be able to lift 20lbs unassisted and work on feet up to four hours at a time
• Must have at least 6 months of customer service experience
• 1 or 2 years of related work experience and experience working with senior adults is preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• ServSafe certification desired
• Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check

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.