Dietary Aide

Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents' dietary needs through meal preparation, serving, and dining area upkeep. Full-time shifts and a $750 sign-on bonus are available.

You will work with the dietary team to follow menus and dietary requirements, ensure proper portions, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in dietary or food service is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Compassionate and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals following menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist in stocking and organizing food and supplies.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to accommodate special dietary needs.
• Provide friendly and attentive service to residents during meals.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Teamwork

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Kennebunk is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 158 Ross Road, Kennebunk, Maine, 04043

What You'll Do:

*Full-time shifts*

*$750 sign on bonus!*

As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment. Your dedication will directly impact the quality of life for those in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus and dietary requirements
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas Assist in stocking and organizing food and supplies
• Collaborate with the dietary team to accommodate special dietary needs Provide friendly and attentive service to residents during meal times

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the power of food in an environment where compassion, care, and your culinary expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Dietary Aide!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Kennebunk team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Up to USD $17.00/Hr.

What You'll Bring:

• Previous experience in a dietary or food service role is preferred but not required; training will be provided
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.