Dietary Aide

Dreaming of a career in food service or healthcare? Consider joining our team and grow within the department by learning additional skills such as cooking or managing menus. This role may also be a steppingstone to a career within health care as a Personal Support Specialist or Activities professional. We offer the opportunity to improve the lives of others while fulfilling your own career goals! Hiring immediately!

Woodlands Senior Living is a Maine-based, family-owned-and-operated organization that provides the people of Maine a trusted partner in assisted living and memory care. Our mission is to make each day the best day possible for every resident we serve. Our teammates are committed to high standards of behavior to deliver the highest quality of care and provide a safe and inclusive work environment.

This is 8-12 hours per week position on the 3:30PM - 7:30PM shift, working every other weekend.

What you will do as a Dietary Aide:

- Assists in the preparation of meals and snacks as directed by the Cook and Head Cook.

- Assists in the preparation of cycle menus.

- Monitors and records refrigerator/freezer temperatures according to established schedules.

- Sanitizes small equipment and utensils between use according to policies and procedures.

- Performs general cleanup after meals, including but not limited to dishwashing, surface cleaning and mopping of floors.
The benefits to join the team:

- Evening and weekend shift differentials to thank you for being flexible with your schedule

- Vacation and holiday pay because you deserve time to relax and recharge

- Perfect attendance bonus to recognize your dedication and commitment

- Referral bonus to show our appreciation for seeking new team members

- Tuition assistance because we believe in the investment of your growth and success

- Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits to support your health

- 401(k) savings and investment plan to prepare for your future
Requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:

- Must be 18 years of age

- Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella and Influenza

- Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision