Dietary Office Clerk

First Atlantic Healthcare; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Career growth

Job summary

Ross Manor, part of First Atlantic Healthcare, is seeking a Dietary Office Clerk to support our food and nutrition team in Bangor, ME. You will enter residents' dietary information, assist with menu selections, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly.

No prior experience is required—we are happy to train you. Strong computer skills, organization, and attention to detail are valued. We offer flexible shifts and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school level education required or equivalent.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Need good basic computer skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Enter all newly admitted residents' dietary information into the computer and update changes.
• Distribute weekly menus and help residents select meals.
• Update menus in the system as changes occur.
• Tally completed menus, handle late submissions, and cross-check with resident roster.
• Print and provide daily resident meal rosters for cooks.
• Cut menus for the next day and arrange in order.
• Stock serveries and assist on the meal service line.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Ross Manor campus provides three professional levels of care and support for residents including assisted living , skilled rehabilitation and complete nursing care services. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Ross Manor follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Ross Manor follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. Wage Range $15.25-$17.25

Support Resident Health & Nutrition: Dietary Office Clerk

Would you like a job where you can help others while you work? Do you have good basic computer skills and a reputation for being an organized, detail-oriented person? We are seeking a dedicated Dietary Office Clerk to join our food and nutrition team! In this vital role, you will assist our residents with menu selections, ensure dietary information is accurately entered into our computer systems, and help our kitchen run smoothly.

Why Join Our Team?

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible shifts available to support your lifestyle—we would love to speak with you about what interests you!
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and dedicated education support.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Full-time employees enjoy access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Employer-Paid Protection: Employer-paid life insurance.
• Financial Wellness & Savings: Flexible savings accounts (including medical & dependent care) and a 401(k) retirement savings program with an employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.
• Career Growth: Outstanding opportunity to advance your career in healthcare and nutrition services.

Position Overview

• Role: Dietary Office Clerk
• Context & Purpose: Our dietary team offers specialized meal plans addressing physical, mental, and emotional health, individual preferences, and needs for residents who may have difficulty chewing, swallowing, or feeding themselves. You will bridge the gap between resident preferences and kitchen operations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Enter all newly admitted patients'/residents' dietary information into the computer and update any changes for current residents.
• Pass out weekly menus to all residents for the following week and assist them as needed with their weekly meal selections.
• Make necessary changes to menus and update the computer system accordingly.
• Tally completed menus as they are returned, incorporate any late submissions, and cross-reference turned-in menus against the resident roster to follow up on any missing selections.
• Print and provide daily resident meal rosters for the cooks.
• Cut menus for the following day and organize them in sequential order.
• Stock serveries (kitchenettes) and actively work the meal service line.

Skills, Abilities & Requirements

• Education: High School Student, High School Graduate, or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience: No prior experience is necessary—we are happy to train you!
• Abilities & Attendance: Good basic computer skills, high level of organization and attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work assignments to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• General Requirement: All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.