Cafe Worker - Full-Time - Days

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:

This position is primarily responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of food choices for residents, employees, and visitors while maintaining a high level of quality service. Responsible for cleanliness and proper usage of equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas.

RATE OF PAY:

The starting rate of pay is $13.10 - $17.03, 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:

• 6:30am - 3:00pm, Monday-Friday and every other Saturday (a weekday will be provided off when scheduled to work Saturday)
• 80 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)
• Eligible for benefits on date of hire

As a condition for employment, VMRC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination(s) or provide proof of prior COVID-19 vaccination(s) before the date of hire.

VMRC is a drug-free community - we have and will continue to comply with all federal and state laws. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to satisfactorily pass a background check and drug screen during the pre-employment screening process.

• Looking for a high school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience cooking in an institutional food service environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and OSHA protocols (additional training can be provided).
• Standing for long periods of time with ability to lift/carry up to 35 pounds.
• Detail-oriented and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the basics of the English language.
• Ability to act and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations.
• Self-motivated, able to schedule time wisely, and accommodate changes.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, and the general public in a positive, professional, and customer-first manner.
• Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus