Dietary Aide (full-time and part-time) - $16/hr

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a mission of service to older adults. Founded in 1954, Westminster Communities of Florida is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 10, 000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities. Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, therapy services, and affordable housing for seniors.

Our Life Plan Community, Westminster St. Augustine, is located in the beautiful World Golf Village with convenient access to I-95, offering team members an ideal work environment that combines a welcoming community atmosphere with easy commuting and access to the greater St. Augustine region. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care from U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehab 2026, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026, Newsweek, America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026, and the State of Florida Governor’s Gold Seal Award 2026-2029.

Westminster St. Augustine is currently accepting applications for the position of Dining Services Technician I to work on a part-time basis. As a part of the Dining Services Dietary Team in our Health Center, this individual will perform a variety of duties including minor food assembly, tray assembly, food delivery and service, dish washing and cleaning as assigned by Supervisors, such as assembly of trays and nourishment preparation and delivery, service of food to residents. As a part of the Westminster Family, this individual will be an important part of the resident’s daily lifestyle experience.

We Offer for full-time:

• Medical Insurance – three plan options
• Dental Insurance – three plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care
• Basic Life & AD& D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary
• Long Term Disability – premium paid by company
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to employee, spouse and child(ren)
• Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness
• Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
• Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (after 3 months)
• Resident Christmas Fund for team members
• Foundation Mercy Fund
• Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
• Discounted Meals
• Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
• Training & Career growth

This position is responsible for:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
• Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (after 3 months)
• Resident Christmas Fund for team members
• Foundation Mercy Fund
• Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
• Discounted Meals
• Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
• Training & Career growth

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

The Dietary Server position must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities including:

1. Perform table service and excellent customer based on established serving standards and guidelines.
2. Perform table service in a friendly, caring, professional and timely manner.
3. Serve the resident’s meal according to meal ticket.
4. Perform light cleaning and stocking duties as assigned by the supervisor.
5. Other functions include washing dishes, cutting deserts and preparing items for the next scheduled meal period or day.
6. Maintain temperature and sanitation logs as assigned by the supervisor.

The above position description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This position description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent desirable

Requirements: 3 to 6 Months experience in a high volume dining environment or residential clinical dining environment.

Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to perform basic math skills. Basic knife handling skills.

Customer Service skill sets. Full understanding of food service methods in a high volume full service dining environment. Florida Safe Staff certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

Physical & Environmental Requirements And Sensory & Communicative Activities:

Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Reaching, Standing, Sitting, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Bending, Walking, Hearing, Speaking, Seeing, Manual Dexterity, Tasting, Smelling

AN INDIVIDUAL IN THIS POSITION WILL BE EXPOSED TO:

Inside/Outside environmental conditions.

Blood borne Pathogens

Respiratory Pathogens

MUST BE ABLE TO COPE WITH MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESS OF THIS POSITION.

Total Rewards: Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits. Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off, and more. Visit Career Benefits | Westminster Communities of Florida for more information.

We Thrive: We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2, 800 team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https: //info.flclearinghouse.com/

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