
Flexible Schedule – No Late Nights! | Full Time & Part Time Opportunities!| Day Shift & Evening Shift Opportunities! | Rotating Weekends Required. | Great Opportunity for Students!
Are you looking for a meaningful part-time job with flexible evening hours and no late-night shifts? Join the Summit Square team and make a difference in the lives of our residents—all while gaining valuable experience in food service and senior living as a Dining Services Assistant (DSA).
Requirements
Physical & Environmental Considerations: This job operates indoors in a general kitchen and dining room environment with varying floor surfaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 lbs or less and occasionally more than 50 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to operation of kitchen equipment as well as exposure to sanitizing and cleaning chemicals and wet floor surfaces which require slip-resistant shoes. Minimal hazards if universal precautions are followed.
**Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of required reference checks and screenings, including but not limited to national and state background checks, drug testing, PPD screening, and any additional screenings as required by state regulations or company policy.**

Sunnyside Communities is a nonprofit Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community) with more than a century of experience and a commitment to enriching the lives of older adults. With three distinct, award-winning communities across Virginia—Sunnyside in Harrisonburg, King’s Grant in Martinsville, and Summit Square in Waynesboro—we are proud to serve over 800 residents with the support of 500 dedicated team members.
Founded in 1912, Sunnyside Communities is the only retirement organization in Virginia with more than 100 years of continuous service. Our mission is to add life to years by offering retirement living choices that support the physical, spiritual, social, psychological, and security needs of each resident—all within the framework of our caring Christian values.
Each of our communities offers diverse living options, outstanding amenities, and a continuum of care—all designed to deliver comfort, value, and peace of mind.
Our work has been recognized both locally and nationally with awards such as: • Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia – First Place Winner
• Valley Favorites Award for Most Respected Retirement Community
• International Council on Active Aging Industry Innovators Award
• Commonwealth Council on Aging Best Practices Award
• NuStep Pinnacle Award in Senior Living
• 5-Star Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
With deep roots and a forward-thinking approach, Sunnyside Communities continues to lead the way in senior living—offering vibrant, connected, and meaningful lives for every resident we serve.