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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is hiring full-time and part-time Dining Aides for morning, daytime, and/or early evening hours.

A variety of work schedules are available to meet the needs of students, parents / caregivers, retired individuals, those with other employment, and those who need flexibility. No prior experience is required for most Dining Aide positions; we will provide paid training.

Dining Aide positions are great for those considering a career in a healthcare, hospitality, or culinary field, and who will enjoy interacting with an older adult population.

Dining Aides deliver and serve meals to our older adult Residents; assist and interact with Residents during mealtimes; and provide service in a friendly, helpful, and safe manner.

Dining Aides must be able to stand and walk frequently during their shift; carry trays; push carts; follow safe food handling protocols (following training).

Why Join the Brethren Village Community?

• Newly-hired Team Members are eligible for a $1,000 bonus, paid after successful completion of 3 months of full-time or part-time employment.
• Brethren Village offers $.50 extra per hour for weekend work.
• Dining Aides have every other weekend off, and receive their work schedule in advance.
• For eligible Team Members, Brethren Village offers comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage for as low as $27.00 every two weeks, plus free mental health counseling; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage; employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan; generous paid-time-off; discounts at our on-site dining venues; an on-site child care center with discounted tuition; free use of our on-site fitness center.
• Brethren Village offers primarily daytime and early evening work hours to Dining Team Members, and every other weekend off.
• Brethren Village provides paid on-the-job training; on-going professional development opportunities; the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities for your career growth.
• Brethren Village’s facilities are clean and well-maintained.

Work Schedules:

• Full-time, benefits-eligible, 40 hours per week: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., including every other Saturday, Sunday, and holiday.

• Part-time: morning, day, or early evening hours, including every other Saturday, Sunday, and holiday.

Core Requirements:

• a high school diploma or G.E.D., or currently-enrolled student at least age 16
• dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
• basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use applications and databases independently
• the ability to read and to complete online training independently
• 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
• the ability and willingness to interact in a professional and friendly manner with colleagues
• the ability to provide exceptional service to others
• ability and willingness to represent Brethren Village and carry out responsibilities in a manner aligned with our core values of caring, integrity, stewardship, and excellence

Additional Requirements for This Position:

• must be at least age 16
• must be comfortable and able to engage with older adult Residents, including those with cognitive impairment
• 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
• effective interpersonal and communication skills; must be comfortable initiating and maintaining mealtime conversations with Residents
• the ability to stand and walk frequently; carry trays; push carts
  
• a sincere interest in serving an older adult population, including Residents with dementia
• must be available to work every other Saturday, Sunday, 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 upon successful completion of a professional reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a criminal background verification; and a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and required vaccinations.

At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to our Residents. If you would like to make a positive difference each day, apply with us!

Brethren Village offers a wide variety of full-time and part-time employment opportunities. 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 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 positions and work schedules to meet your needs
• thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities
• the ability to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth
• appreciation events for Team Members
• competitive wages
• free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool
• the convenience of onsite dining venues and take-out meals, with discounts for Team Members
• generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members
• health, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance coverage; free, confidential counseling services for Team Members and their family members; a retirement savings plan with employer-funded contributions for eligible Team Members
• an onsite child care center with discounted fees for Team Members
• clean, safe, and well-managed facilities
• a beautiful campus setting located in vibrant Lititz, PA

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, pregnancy, family, or marital status.