Dietary Aide / Resident Dining Aide

www.bv.org/careers ( Click on Apply , then Type it in myself or Log in . ) Join our vibrant community... Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is hiring Dietary Aides / Resident Dining Aides for our on-campus dining areas. Brethren Village provides competitive pay rates and $1.00 extra per hour for weekend work. Dining Aides have every other weekend off, and no late night work hours. Dining Aides provide exceptional service to Brethren Village's older adult Residents, including Residents with cognitive and physical limitations. Dining Aides set-up dining areas; deliver and serve meals to Residents; keep assigned dining areas clean and sanitary; consistently provide service in an efficient, professional, and friendly manner. Dining Aides also assist with large, on-campus catered events. Lead Resident Dining Aides help train, guide, and coordinate the work of other Dining staff ($17.00 / hour starting rate with 1 year of prior experience as a Dietary Aide). Dining Aides must be able to carry trays, push carts, stand and walk frequently during their shift; communicate effectively with older adult Residents; work independently and efficiently; consistently follow safe food handling protocols. Work Schedules Applicants must be able to work every other weekend and holiday. Full-time, benefits-eligible , 40 hours per week , year-round: schedules may vary and will include mornings plus afternoons; weekdays plus every other weekend and every other holiday (every other weekend and holiday off)

Part-time:

early mornings, afternoons, or early evenings; typically 16 - 32 hours per week; weekdays plus every other weekend and every other holiday (every other weekend and holiday off)

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:

effective interpersonal and communication skills: must be comfortable initiating mealtime conversations with older adult Residents, including those with cognitive impairment ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment ability and willingness to provide service in a professional and friendly manner, and to consistently interact with others in a pleasant and helpful way 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 Lead positions: at least 1 year of prior experience as a Dining / Dietary Aide; ability to effectively train, guide, and coordinate the work of other staff; the ability to work year-round, dayshift 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. Please note : Applicants who are offered employment must be able to attend a 2 to 3 hour pre-employment appointment during the morning or early afternoon, including an off-site physical exam (if under age 18, a parent or guardian must also attend), and participate in an orientation session from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on a Monday. 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.