Lead Resident Dining / Dietary Aide (DAYSHIFT)

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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is hiring Lead Resident Dining / Dietary Aides for full-time or part-time employment.

Brethren Village provides competitive pay rates ($17.00 to start), and $1.00 extra per hour for weekend work. Resident Dining Aides have every other weekend off.

Dining Aides (Dietary Aides) work in multiple areas to deliver and serve meals to our older adult Residents, including Residents with physical or cognitive limitations; assist and interact with Residents during mealtimes; keep assigned dining areas clean and sanitary; work cooperatively with nursing staff; and provide service in a friendly, helpful, and safe manner.

Lead Dining Aides also provide training and on-going guidance to other staff.

Dining Aides must be able to carry trays, push carts, stand and walk frequently during their shift, and follow safe food handling protocols.

Work Schedules

Applicants must be able to work every other weekend, and during the week.

• Full-time, benefits-eligible, 40 hours per week, year-round: mornings, afternoons, and/or early evenings; typical work schedules are 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., or 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; weekdays plus every other weekend and every other holiday (every other weekend off)

• Part-time: 8 to 32 hours per week; mornings and afternoons; every other weekend

Core Requirements:

• a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use software, apps, and databases independently
• the ability to complete online training independently
• dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
• attention to safety: ability and willingness to consistently work in a safe and alert manner, and to report to work fit for duty; commitment to wearing protective equipment as required for the position and adhering to all health and safety standards
• commitment to treating each Resident, Team Member, and member of the Brethren Village community with respect

Additional Requirements for this Position:

• 6 months to 1 year of prior, related experience in food service or a healthcare / long-term care setting
• ability and willingness to train and guide other Dining staff, and provide coordination for dining services in the assigned area
• effective interpersonal and communication skills: must be comfortable initiating and maintaining mealtime conversations with older adult Residents; must be comfortable engaging with Residents with dementia or other cognitive impairment
• ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• willingness to complete all assigned work in an effective and efficient manner, working collaboratively with others
• must be willing and able to work in a safe and hygienic manner at all times, consistently following Brethren Village protocols and sound food-safety practices
• the ability to push and pull up to 50 lbs. (carts), and lift up to 25 lbs. (trays); must be able to stand and walk frequently during the shift
• the ability to work as scheduled, including every other weekend and holiday

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and TB test.

If you would like to make a positive difference each day, apply with us!

At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to each Resident.

Brethren Village Team Members work in our Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center; our Personal Care and Memory Support areas; our fine and casual Dining areas; and in the many other departments that provide services to our Residents and maintain our facilities and grounds.

At Brethren Village, our Team Members enjoy:

• work with a purpose; you will have the ability to make a positive difference each day in the lives of our Residents
• stable employment; Brethren Village has been in operation for over 125 years
• a wide-variety of full-time and part-time positions and work schedules, to meet your needs
• thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities
• the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth
• appreciation events for Team Members
• competitive wages
• generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members
• comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage with low premiums; free mental health counseling; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage for eligible Team Members
• employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan
• free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool
• the convenience of onsite dining venues, with discounts for Team Members
• an on-site child care center with discounted tuition
• clean, well-maintained, and well-managed facilities
• a beautiful campus setting located in the vibrant small city of Lititz, PA, with easy access to major metropolitan areas as well as rural areas

Brethren Village is proud to have a diverse, inclusive community where all Residents and Team Members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Brethren Village does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, gender-identity, sex, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or use of a service animal, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy, family, or marital status.