Part-Time Dietary Aide

Job DetailsJob Location: Atlantic Shores Retirement Community - Virginia Beach, VA 23454Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceIf you're ready to bring your energy, empathy, and reliability to a team that values you – join the Dietary Team at Atlantic Shores!

We are looking for compassionate, detail-oriented individuals to join our Dietary Team. This is a great entry-level opportunity for those with flexible schedules who want to work in a meaningful setting—no late nights, just fulfilling work that supports our residents.

Earn a competitive hourly rate between $15.00 and $18.00 based on years of experience.

Schedule & Availability

All applicants must have reliable transportation and flexible availability.
Perfect for students, career explorers, or anyone seeking a role with purpose
We offer both full-time and part-time positions with rotating weekends:

Part-Time Hours

Monday–Friday with rotating weekends. Must have open availability between:

6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
3:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Our community is proud to provide exceptional service to residents 7 days a week, 365 days a year. To ensure consistent coverage, all culinary team members, including Line Cooks, are expected to participate in a rotational schedule that includes weekends and select holidays.

Perks:

No late nights.
Positive team environment and culture.
Room to grow.
Awesome total rewards package.

Additional compensation includes:

Hourly employees:

1.5x Holiday Pay
1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week


Full-time employees:

Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft
Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework


All employees:

401k with company match
Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University
Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team
Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary: The Dietary Aide completes all job tasks in accordance with federal, state and, local standards and in accordance with policies and procedures that are established. The Diet Aide assembles and serves meals to the residents and guests while providing effective customer service. This position stocks and maintains a sanitary health center kitchen. This position reports to the Food and Beverage Manager of Health Care Services.

Works as a team to prepare special nourishments, beverages and snacks as ordered and scheduled for each resident.
Accurately sets up meal trays and dining room tables per tray ticket or instruction.
Maintains a clean and organized kitchen and dining area throughout the shift.

Adheres to sanitation and safety procedures.
Uses professional communication skills and answers menu questions while taking food orders.

Education and/or Experience: Entry level-no experience necessary. Prior food service or hospitality experience is helpful but not required.

Good communication skills.
Ability to interact with residents, kitchen staff, and dining team members.
Organization and time-management skills.
Must have reliable transportation to work and be punctual.
Positive attitude and teamwork.

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About Atlantic Shores
Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want to live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.

Our Core Values include:

Service to others
Culture of Trust/Honesty
Leadership to Grow
Loyalty

Why choose us? For a rewarding opportunity.

We are looking for people who have a heart full of compassion, people who are warm and kind. Here at Atlantic Shores, you will have the opportunity to make a wonderful difference in someone’s life every day. Employment with Atlantic Shores comes with great benefits - with the flexibility to choose the health and welfare plans to best meet your needs.