Server - 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 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, 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 Server 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.
• Competitive benefit packet includes:
• 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 SCHEDULES:

• Flexible scheduling available - 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

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.