Nutritional Assistance

LifeSpire of Virginia, Inc.; Newport News, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Team member appreciation events

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

4.5% 403B match

HSA contributions with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LifeSpire of Virginia is seeking a Nutritional Assistant to prepare and complete table and tray service for residents in Health Care and Assisted Living. The role emphasizes attention to dietary orders, temperature checks, and proper food handling.

You will work with a supportive team in a facility known for workplace excellence, with opportunities to grow in a caring community. Starting compensation is $15.50/hour or more, with benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time

Qualifications

• Must have or be pursuing dietary, server, or medical education/experience.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Reading, writing, and basic math skills required.
• Basic nutritional knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assembles all food items on trays according to menu selections and dietary orders.
• Maintains electronic records of meal attendance.
• Posts weekly menus.
• Checks and records temperatures to ensure proper temperatures for foods and cold storage.
• Handles food, equipment, and supplies per Health Department regulations.
• Resets table linens after each meal.
• Maintains proper food storage.
• Demonstrates courtesy and tact with residents, team members, and management.

Skills

Table service

Reading & math

Nutritional knowledge

Education

Dietary/server/medical education or experience

Job description

Must have dietary, server, or medical education/experience!

Join us at LifeSpire of Virginia, where we impact lives and build careers! We are a regional leader in senior care.

If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you! Our Nutritional Assistants are responsible for preparing and completing table and tray service for residents in Health Care and Assisted Living. We offer perks such as free meals, team member appreciation events, flexible scheduling, and generous paid time off. We have a strong reputation for workplace excellence, and our leadership demonstrates team member commitment and appreciation every day!

Benefits:

• Starting compensation based on experience: $15.50/hour or more!

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Early access to earned wages

• $500 Team Member Referral Bonus Program

• Generous PTO plan

• 4.5% dollar-for-dollar match on our 403B

• First-dollar generous contributions to HSA accounts, plus a match!

• Supportive environment to grow your career

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Amazing residents, team members, and leaders!

Responsibilities:

• Assembles all food items on trays according to menu selections and dietary orders

• Maintains electronic records of meal attendance

• Posts weekly menus

• Checks and records temperatures to ensure all foods and freezers/refrigerators are at proper temperatures

• Handles food, equipment, and supplies in accordance with Health Department food handling regulations

• Resets table linens after each meal

• Maintains proper food storage

• Demonstrates courtesy and tact in working with residents, team members, and management

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends

• Previous table service experience preferred

• Must be able to cooperatively interface with team members at all levels

• Must be able to read, write, and complete basic mathematical calculations

• Basic nutritional knowledge a plus

We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. Together, we can make a difference for residents and their families. We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!

LifeSpire of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.