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 an environment of inclusion 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.

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• On-sight meal & uniform allowances
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities

* Benefits listed above are for Full Time team members only*

Givens Highland Farms, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Black Mountain, is hiring for a Full-Time & PRN Dietary Aides to help our Healthcare/Lodge Dining team best serve our residents. 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!

• Full Time Shifts (with room for some flexibility):
  • 6:30am-3:00pm
  • 11:00am-7:30pm
• PRN Shifts (with room for some flexibility):
  • 3:30-7:30ish (2-3 days per week)

• Organizing and setting up dining areas for service
• Wash dishes and help keep the kitchen clean
• Plate food according to tickets for our residents
• Keeping the dining room clean
• Perform server duties to ensure resident satisfaction
• Resetting the dining room after service
• Assisting in carryout meals as necessary
• Handle and operate equipment in the assigned area
• Ability to work independently and remain responsible for your actions
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

Experience is not required. Wemake this job fun and a team effort when serving our high-quality food to residents and guests. If it's your first job or you're a seasoned pro, we'll happily show you the ropes in a supportive and inclusive environment. Must be at least 16 years old to apply.

Compensation is $17.00 - $18.50 per hour based on experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package listed above!

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 for more than 50 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.