Dining Associate - Part Time

VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics.

We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Food comforts the soul and excites the taste buds! As a Dining Associate, your role in bringing delicious meals to our residents is crucial. From start to finish, this position serves as a Dietary Assistant, Prep Cook, and / or Dishwasher. You'll prepare food and drinks, serve meals, follow menus and recipes, restock inventory, and keep records. By following sanitation, food handling, and safety policies, as well as building relationships with those around you, you will provide excellent service to our residents.

RATE OF PAY:

• The starting base rate of pay for a Dining Associate is $13.10 - $17.03 per hour, based upon previous experiences and qualifications.

BENEFITS:

• Benefit-eligible employees are eligible for benefits on date of hire!
• Positions scheduled 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) are eligible for all benefits; positions scheduled 40-59 hours per pay period are eligible for most benefits except medical insurance.
• Health Care insurance with prescription drug coverage (when averaging 30+ hours per week)
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year employment
• Generous Personal Time Off with cash-in options (Full-Time employees earn over 230 PTO hours in the first year of employment)
• Short-Term Disability - company paid for FT staff
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability
• Discounted membership to on-site Wellness Center
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Account- includes a company contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Meal Discount
• Healthy You program and Recognizing, Assisting and Rewarding Employees (RARE) committee.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -company paid
• 19% Verizon discount

WORK SCHEDULE:

Schedule will be provided in advance, based upon staffing needs:

• Part Time- Benefit eligible
• 5:30am-2pm
• Every other weekend

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Dining/Food Services preferred but not required (such as cooking/serving food).
• Position requires long hours standing with the ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the basics of the English language and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possess basic mathematical skills, such as addition and subtraction.
• Ability to act and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• Willingness to cross-train in various job duties within VMRC Dining Services.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, coworkers, and the general public in a positive, professional, and customer-first manner.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.