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When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

The Fairfax

Job ID

2025-223799

JOB OVERVIEW

"It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing and dance with them – we brighten their day. Working here is an unbelievable privilege and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life!"

- Sunrise Team Member

At Sunrise, our Dietary Aid is responsible for handling all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards and complies with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food service.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities:

• Prepares dining and tray service according to menus and follows therapeutic diet orders

• Has knowledge of menu items and can provide general description to the guests/residents

• Responsible for meals and beverages and serving requested items according to established dietary and skilled nursing guidelines

• Responds to the dining needs of the residents while maintaining Sunrise hospitality and service standards

• Prepares and delivers snacks and nourishments as directed

• Obtains food and supplies for meal service as directed

• Maintains accurate records of guests/resident's dietary needs

• Follows all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling

• Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED accepted and may be required per state regulations

• Must be 18 years of age

• Previous experience preferred in skilled nursing dining and/or long term care, assisted living or hospital dining

• Ability to read and follow instructions to meet the dietary needs of the residents

• Ability to handle multiple priorities

• Competent in organizational, time management skills

• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses.The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

Location : Name The Fairfax

Type Full-Time

Location : Address 9140 Belvoir Woods Parkway

Location : City Fort Belvoir

Location : State/Province (Full Name) Virginia

Salary Range USD $14.35 - USD $17.95 /Hr.

Variable Compensation Overtime Eligible

Sunrise Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.