Food Assistant

Fox Hill Village Partnership; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 19,800 - 24,200; Part time

Job summary

Fox Hill Village Partnership in Westwood, MA is looking for a dedicated Food Assistant to deliver quality food service to residents in our Memory Care Unit. You will prepare and serve breakfast, engage residents in enjoyable activities, and maintain a welcoming kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure setting. High School Diploma is required. This part-time role requires morning availability from Sunday to Wednesday.

Qualifications

• Ability to promote a positive and team-oriented work environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize competing demands on time.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals primarily at breakfast.
• Engage in activities providing enjoyment and satisfaction to residents.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized kitchen meeting health standards.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a high pressure environment

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

When you join the team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults.

You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people, and caring about them as friends. And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.

The Job:

We are seeking an experienced Food Assistant to join our team. As a Food Assistant, you will be responsible for offering quality food service to the Residents at our Memory Care Unit – White Oak Cottages.

The responsibility of the Food Assistant is to prepare and serve nutritious meals (breakfast mainly) to the Residents, to engage in activities with Residents which provide enjoyment and a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, and to maintain a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and well‑organized kitchen which meets the requirements of the Board of Health.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $22/hour
• Part‑time mornings: 7:00 am-11:00 am – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Any task requested by Administrator that helps to ensure resident safety and security.
• Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents.
• Promote autonomy of residents in decision‑making.
• Communicate with co‑workers at all levels to meet the needs of the residents.
• Work closely with Life Enrichment staff to ensure proper supplies for events and birthdays.
• Prepare and serve meals, between meal, bedtime and other nutritional snacks.
• Observe standard precautions per organizational policy.
• Keep all areas of the Kitchens and pantries clean, meeting Board of Health standards.
• Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene in or report to the Administrator any unsafe conditions.
• Report accidents and incidents when they occur.
• Report any abuse or suspected abuse to the Administrator immediately.
• Attend and participate in orientation programs, annual on‑going training and educational classes.
• Perform other related duties as required by the residents.
• Adhere to all safety policies including reporting on all incidents immediately to the nurse or the Administrator.
• Report needs for repairs to the Administrator.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high pressure and demanding work environment.
• Promote a positive and team‑oriented work environment as well as being able to work independently.
• Detail‑orientated with the ability to prioritize competing demands on time.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma

Physical Requirements:

• Must move intermittently throughout the workday inside and outside the Cottages.
• Walking and standing for long periods throughout your workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion such as bending, pushing/pulling, reaching, walking and standing.
• Occasional lifting of residents from the floor weighing up to 150 lbs with assistance.