Cafe Worker - Full-Time - Days

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.
Harrisonburg, VA
Description

Commitment To Inclusive Excellence

At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work.

We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions, exploring how they have lived these values in their professional and personal experiences.

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of food choices for residents, employees, and visitors while maintaining a high level of quality service. Responsible for cleanliness and proper usage of equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas.

Rate Of Pay

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

Benefits

  • Benefit-eligible employees are eligible for benefits on date of hire!
  • Positions scheduled 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) are eligible for all benefits; positions scheduled 40-59 hours per pay period are eligible for most benefits except medical insurance.
  • Health Care insurance with prescription drug coverage (when averaging 30+ hours per week)
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year employment
  • Generous Personal Time Off with cash-in options (Full-Time employees earn over 230 PTO hours in the first year of employment)
  • Short-Term Disability - company paid for FT staff
  • Supplemental Long-Term Disability
  • Discounted membership to on-site Wellness Center
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account- includes a company contribution
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus
  • Employee Meal Discount
  • Healthy You program and Recognizing, Assisting and Rewarding Employees (RARE) committee.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -company paid
  • 19% Verizon discount

Work Schedule

  • 6:30am - 3:00pm, Monday-Friday and every other Saturday (a weekday will be provided off when scheduled to work Saturday)
  • 80 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)
  • Eligible for benefits on date of hire

Requirements

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.

  • Looking for a high school graduate or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum of one year experience cooking in an institutional food service environment is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of HACCP and OSHA protocols (additional training can be provided).
  • Standing for long periods of time with ability to lift/carry up to 35 pounds.
  • Detail-oriented and possess basic mathematical skills.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the basics of the English language.
  • Ability to act and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations.
  • Self-motivated, able to schedule time wisely, and accommodate changes.
  • Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, and the general public in a positive, professional, and customer-first manner.
  • Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
  • Fluency in a second language is a plus
Posted 2025-09-10

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