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Dietary Aide

JAMES BARRY-ROBINSON INSTITUTE
NORFOLK, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2027

Join our nutrition team. We are seeking a part-time Diet Aide for our campus located in Norfolk, VA. As a Diet Aide you would be assisting with preparing meals per daily menu and overseeing operation of the kitchen including, but not limited to, inventory, record keeping and planning.

This role provides the opportunity to gain experience within the industry with the possibility to train, develop, and promote within our organization. If you are interested in starting or growing your career, apply today!

 

Pay: $14.00- $16.00 based on years of relevant experience 

Part-Time Schedule: Monday and Friday 10am to 630pm, 1 to 2 Saturday or Sunday per month 7:30am to 6 pm.

         * Please note that the total number of weekly hours may vary from week to week.

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • 1 year experience as a Diet Aide, catering or bulk cooking experience preferred.
  • Must be able to handle all aspects of food preparation and use of kitchen equipment.
  • Professional school experience preferred.
  • Must hold a valid Norfolk Food Handler’s Certificate, Servsafe Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Must be able to push/pull a food cart which may exceed 200 pounds
  • Must hold a high standard of personal hygiene and accepted sanitary procedures

Duties:

  • Prepare meals from menus planned by the Director or Production Manager.
  • Prepare and decorate residential cakes for all dorms.
  • Maintain inventory and prepare menus for special functions as ordered by Department Managers or Dorms.
  • Ensure cleanliness and sanitization of all work areas and inventory supplies for department.
  • Follow USDA Food Program, Norfolk Health and Fire Department compliance.

In addition to this meaningful work, Barry Robinson Center offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, outlined below

  • Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
  • Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous Paid Annual Leave (Vacation) 
  • Paid Sick leave
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement, details below:
    • $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure
    • $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure 
  • PLSF Eligible Non-Profit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Annual performance reviews 
  • Employee events and activities
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • And more!

 

The Barry Robinson Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $14 - $16

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