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.

• 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
• Over 5 miles of hiking trails to explore and access to our new wellness center

Benefits listed above are for Full‑Time employees;
Part‑Time/PRN benefits differ.

• Organize and set up dining areas for service
• Keep the dining room clean
• Reset the dining room after service
• Assist in carryout meals as necessary
• Provide excellent meal service to residents and their guests
• Handle and operate equipment in the assigned area
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks on an as‑needed basis requested by an authorized supervisor

Experience is not required. We make 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 - $18.50 per hour based on experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package.

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.