Lead Dietary Aide

Westminster Canterbury Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gated community with 24-hour security

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan with 2%

Paid Time Off

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond in Richmond, VA seeks a Lead Dietary Aide to deliver superior dining service, orient and train staff, and ensure adherence to sanitation and CMS policies. The role focuses on resident satisfaction, teamwork, and quality care within a supportive community.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalency and at least one year in a restaurant or long-term care setting, with full-time availability including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• At least one year of restaurant or long-term care experience.
• Ability to work full-time including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Orient and train new employees on table service and sanitation guidelines.
• Provide proper table service during meals to meet residents' needs promptly.
• Follow dietary instructions and restrictions.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Sanitation guidelines

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Calibrated thermometer

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Brief Description Are you able to deliver superior quality in all that you do? We are seeking a results-driven Lead Dietary Aide, who treat residents as if they were their own family members and able to work as a team player. The qualified candidate 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.
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!

Shift

Full-time position; open availability is necessary, including nights and weekends.
The hiring range for this position is $18.14 to $23.80 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

The Lead Dietary Aide will provide proper table service to residents and guests in Parsons Healthcare Center and Avalon Assisted Living. Orient new employees and monitor dining service during meal periods, focusing on resident satisfaction as well as cleanliness and adherence to the department’s, VDH and CMS policies, procedures and regulations.

Major Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

• Orient and train new employees on table service and established sanitation guidelines
• Provide proper table service during meals to ensure all customer needs are met in a timely manner
• Follow all dietary instruction and restrictions
• Prepare menu items as ordered for residents and their guests
• Preparing the dining rooms for each meal, i.e., setting and clearing tables
• Follow established sanitation guidelines to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff
• Stock and replenish essential items for the dining areas as needed for each meal
• Attend trainings and in-services to meet state regulations and personal and professional standards and
• Audit work performance of dining staff to ensure the adherence of all federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations
• Provide supervisors with customer feedback to ensure appropriate follow-up and customers satisfaction
• Ensure compliance to all federal, state, and local mandated regulations and monitor compliance closely
• Properly wash dishes and put them away in designated areas
• Record temperatures of food items to be served, with calibrated thermometer
• Complete daily cleaning assignments as well as weekly deep cleaning assignments
• Promote an environment of continuous quality improvement
• Assigned to other dining areas as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 8 hours
• Ability to withstand different temperatures in the kitchen
• Ability to stoop, bend, push and pull frequently throughout shift

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• At least one year of restaurant or long-term care 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!
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Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.