Administrative Assistant - RHC Dietary

3719 Knollridge Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care.

As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for a Administrative Assistant to join our Friendship Health and Rehab South team, located on Starkey Road in Roanoke, VA. The Administrative Assistant supports the Director of Dietary Services by handling day-to-day administrative functions for the dietary department.

• 9:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:30 p.m. working every other weekend as needed
• Monitor food production and ensure that resident dietary needs are met on a daily basis
• Ensure that all meals are delivered on schedule
• Monitor and record temperatures in refrigerators, freezers and ensure that foods are prepared and delivered at the correct temperatures
• Assist with menu planning and preparation and ordering of stock products
• Assist with oversight of cleaning and sanitation schedules
• Serve as a point of contact for Dietary staff in the absence of the Director
• Assist with time and attendance and staff scheduling and monitoring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year Food service/production experience preferred
• Must have knowledge of OBRA regulations
• An understanding of technology and software functions
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

3719 Knollridge Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA