Dietary Aide

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

Join our team and benefit from:

• Referral Bonus Program
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Planning
• Plus so much more

Givens Highland Farms, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Black Mountain, is hiring part-time Dietary Aides to help our Healthcare/Lodge Dining team. Experience is preferred but not required. Our friendly and supportive dining team provides training for all new hires. Come join Givens Highland Farms and embark on a fulfilling journey where you can make a meaningful impact, one delicious meal at a time. Elevate your career in an environment that values passion, purpose, and the joy of making a difference every day

Hours & Availability: Five days a week, working 4:00-7:30(ish) PM. Work days are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These are our current needs which are variable and subject to change.

What you'll do:

• Organizing and setting up dining areas for service
• Plate food according to tickets for our residents
• Keeping the dining room clean
• Wash dishes and keep kitchen clean
• Resetting the dining room after service
• Assisting in carryout meals as necessary
• Providing excellent meal service to residents and their guests
• Handle and operate equipment in the assigned area
• Ability to work independently and remain responsible for your actions

Added plus if you have experience:

• Knowledge of standards for food handling and preparation
• Waiting tables
• Interacting with older adults

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour based on experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.