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.

This position is primarily responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing, portioning, grilling, and presenting a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Must follow policies regarding sanitation, food handling, safety, confidentiality, personal appearance, and hygiene. Must report hazardous conditions and accidents, and attendance at in-service training while maintaining a high level of quality service to residents.

The starting base rate of pay is $15.75 - $20.27, based upon previous experiences and qualifications.

Part Time Work Schedule: 6:AM - 2:30 PM, as needed, 20-29 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks).

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.

Essential Functions – Food Production, Preparation, Training And Waste:

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks meats and vegetables using skill in frying, grilling, and sautéing.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks starches, vegetables, and other side hot food items.
• Deep fries, grills, and sautés meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing.
• Portions food on serving plates.
• May add gravies, sauces, and garnishes to servings.
• May receive inventory, move, and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
• May clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all VMRC and regulatory rules and procedures.
• Responsible for following food safety and physical safety policies at all times, while utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) when required by management.
• Complies with all VMRC HACCP policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Functions – Industry Knowledge:

• Maintains quality level of customer first service.
• Fully understands and appropriately follows sanitation, food borne illness, and cross-contamination policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of federal, state, and local policies regarding food service practices in healthcare institutions.
• Fully understands and demonstrates appropriate dining room procedures and etiquette.
• Fully understands and demonstrates proper small wares handling.
• Fully understands and uses appropriate H.A.C.C.P. protocols.
• Safely operates small appliances, such as commercial food processors, blenders, toasters, can openers, etc.
• Possesses a general knowledge of large food service equipment.
• Able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Able to concentrate on details with frequent interruptions.
• Able to follow, complete, and remember daily requirements and routines over the eight-hour shift or longer.
• Works harmoniously with coworkers.
• Deals tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures of VMRC and regulatory authorities.
• Reports all hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Reports all accidents/incidents.
• Maintains proper personal appearance and hygiene according to established policies.

General:

• Complies with all VMRC and departmental policies and guidelines in a conscientious manner.
• Actively engages residents in a meaningful, positive, and compassionate manner while ensuring an environment of resident-centered respect and appreciation.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident care and protected health information.
• Reports known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of confidential information to supervisor or designee.
• Handles responsibility and maintains a positive, professional, and collaborative working relationship with residents, families, administration, peers, and co-workers.
• Dem

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match after 1 year.
• Generous Personal Time Off.
• Short-Term Disability.
• Long-Term Disability.
• Opportunity to earn free membership to on-site Wellness Center.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• New employees are eligible for benefits on date of hire.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience cooking in an institutional food service environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and OSHA protocols.
• Detail-oriented and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to act independently in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.