Dietary Aide

Family Service Association - Fall River; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join their Adult Day Health program in Mashpee. This role involves ensuring food safety, preparing meals, and maintaining cleanliness in a supportive environment for older adults and individuals with disabilities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills in food service, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a caring community. Join a dedicated team that values teamwork and effective communication while providing essential services to those in need.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in food services required.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food temperatures and document for safety.
• Prepare alternative meals and clean kitchen after service.

Skills

Food Safety Practices

Teamwork

Communication

CPR and First Aid Certification

Education

1 year in food services industry

Experience with elderly or disabled

Job description

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Do you love working with older adults and adults with disabilities? Join our team at our beautiful, state-of-the-art Adult Day Health program in Mashpee, MA. Our center provides compassionate care to older adults and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities living on the upper cape.

We have an exciting per diem (21 hours per week) opportunity for a Dietary Aide. The position shall assist the Program Coordinator with the day-to-day food services while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Monitor temperature of foods to assure safe serving practices of hot and cold foods, and document in food log prior to serving.
2. Check and document refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily. Calibrate the thermometer used to check food temperatures weekly.
3. Wash tables before and after meals.
4. Prepare sandwiches for clients who desire an alternative to the day's meal or for field trips.
5. Clean after food service, including loading dishwasher, washing pans and other serving utensils, putting all dishes and pans away, washing all kitchen surfaces to maintain cleanliness guidelines, and cleaning kitchen and activity floors.
6. Routine and as needed cleaning:
   1. Weekly cleaning of interior of stove and refrigerator.
   2. Monthly washing and dusting appliances.
7. Report any damage of kitchen items or appliances to Program Coordinator immediately.
8. Maintain list of foods, paper products and ER supply stock needed to be purchased and give to Program Coordinator as directed.
9. Ability to provide services outlined in this job description at any of the three Adult Day Health sites as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
10. Respond to the reasonable expectations of the Agency and/or supervisors.

Education And Experience

1. 1 year in food services industry.
2. Must be able to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
3. Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
4. Experience working with the elderly or disabled preferred.
5. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.