Server - Dining Associate (Full & Part Time)

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.•Harrisonburg, VA

18d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Commitment To Inclusive Excellence At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work. We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions, exploring how they have lived these values in their professional and personal experiences. Who is VMRC? VMRC is a Christ-centered, nonprofit continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for older adults. It also provides wellness programs, educational opportunities, and arts and cultural activities for residents and the wider community. Dining Associate Mo SERVER/ DINING ASSOCIATE POSITION SUMMARY: $14.50 - $18.64 Food comforts the soul and excites the taste buds! As a Server—Dining Associate, your role in bringing delicious meals to our residents is crucial. This position may prepare food and drinks, serve meals, follow basic menus and recipes, restock inventory, and keep records. By following sanitation, food handling, and safety policies and 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 Server is $14.50 - $18.64 per hour, based on previous experiences and qualifications. BENEFITS: Benefit-eligible employees are eligible for benefits on the 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. Competitive benefit packet includes: Healthcare insurance with prescription drug coverage (when averaging 30+ hours per week) Dental & Vision insurance On-Demand Pay: Access to Earned Wages BEFORE the scheduled payday because life happens 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year of employment Generous Personal Time Off with cash-in options (Full-Time employees earn over 230 PTO hours in the first year of employment) Pre-K Subsidy: Pending eligibility, you could qualify for a subsidy from VMRC to offset pre-kindergarten (pre-K) expenses. 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 Tickets at work: snag deals with over 1,000 vendors, including dining, concerts, car rentals, and more. WORK SCHEDULES: Flexible Part & Full positions available. Schedules are provided in advance, based upon staffing needs and selected candidate's availability. Schedules include every other Sunday rotation with opportunity to work 1-4 weekdays per week (typically no Saturday hours). 4:00pm - 8:00pm, weekdays 9:30am - 3:00pm, Sundays The part time hours: 10:00AM - 2:00PM and/or 4:00PM - 8:00PM, weekdays Rotating weekends: Saturday 4:00-8:00 PM or Sunday 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM 72-80 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)

Requirements

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.
High school graduate or hold GED equivalent preferred but not required.
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.
Ability to act and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations.
Available 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.

Responsibilities

prepare food and drinks
serve meals
follow basic menus and recipes
restock inventory
keep records
following sanitation, food handling, and safety policies
building relationships

Benefits

Healthcare insurance with prescription drug coverage (when averaging 30+ hours per week)
Dental & Vision insurance
On-Demand Pay: Access to Earned Wages BEFORE the scheduled payday because life happens
403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year of employment
Generous Personal Time Off with cash-in options (Full-Time employees earn over 230 PTO hours in the first year of employment)
Pre-K Subsidy: Pending eligibility, you could qualify for a subsidy from VMRC to offset pre-kindergarten (pre-K) expenses.
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
Tickets at work: snag deals with over 1,000 vendors, including dining, concerts, car rentals, and more.