Kitchen Assistant, Maine

Paradigm Treatment Centers; West Lindsey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with 4% match

Paid Time Off

Chef made meals onsite

Continuing education support

Professional supervision and growth

Job summary

Altior Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to maintain cleanliness in the kitchens and dining areas and to assist cooks as needed. You will ensure proper sanitation and support food service operations under the Food Services Manager.

Role includes basic prep, service, storage tasks, and assisting with general kitchen duties while upholding safety policies and standards across our Ridge facility network.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and MSDS.
• Integrity, flexibility and reliability.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and utensils by hand or dishwasher.
• Keep kitchens, dining areas, pantry clean and orderly.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and sanitized.
• Assist with basic food prep, service, and storage.
• Buss tables and manage trash and recycling.
• Support cooks and staff as needed.
• Follow safety laws and Ridge policies.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Mobility up stairs

Safety compliance

Chemicals knowledge

MSDS familiarity

Integrity

Reliability

Independence

Job description

About Altior Healthcare

Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

Job Summary

Reports to the Food Services Manager, the Kitchen Assistant ensures the cleanliness and upkeep of the kitchens, dining areas, pantry, and other food storage areas, as well as assisting cooks as requested.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, cups, flatware, pots, pans, and serving trays and utensils using dishwashers or by hand.
• Maintain clean and orderly work and serving areas in the kitchens, dining areas, pantry, and other food storage areas.
• Ensure all kitchen, dining hall, and pantry equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Assist with basic food preparation, serving, and storage tasks as needed.
• Help with bussing tables and removing trash, including bringing trash and recycling to the dumpsters and breaking down boxes.
• At the request of the Food Services Manager, support the cooks and other staff with various tasks as required.
• Comply with all safety laws and regulations and Ridge policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry and handle equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down the stairs.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Integrity.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work independently.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Salary Range

$19-$21 USD

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with 4% match.
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
• Chef made meals onsite.
• Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.
• Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

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