Food Service Associate

Northern Light Continuing Care Center, Lakewood; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a respected continuing care center where you will play a vital role in food assembly and kitchen operations. This part-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of residents through quality food service. You will be responsible for assembling and portioning meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• No formal education required for this position.
• Skills in food assembly and sanitation practices are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and portion food items for tray assembly efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and kitchen equipment.
• Transport food carts and manage waste disposal.

Skills

Integrity

Respect

Adaptability

Emotional Intelligence

Effective Communication

Sound Judgment

Accountability

Compassion

Health and Safety Promotion

Patient-Centered Care

Education

No Minimum Requirement

Job description

Lakewood

Department: Food and Nutrition Services - LTC-SNF

Position is located: Lakewood Continuing Care Center

Work Type: Part Time Eligible

Hours Per Week: 20

Work Schedule: Variable

Summary: This position is responsible for the assembly and portioning of food items for tray assembly, for placement of food items and par stock, standing orders and special function items, for the washing and storage of dishes, pots, pans, other wares and for salad bar maintenance. Work also includes transportation of food carts and garbage removal.

Responsibilities:

• Portions and assembles food items according to production sheets in a timely manner.
• Wraps silverware. Minimizes waste.
• Cleans work area, coffee machine, refrigerators, food carts, and other equipment.
• Works and stocks tray-line and places menued cold food items, condiments, silverware, and other items on trays.
• Prepares/portions desserts, salads, drinks, and other items.
• Follows regulations pertaining to kitchen sanitation and the proper handling and service of food.
• Assembles and delivers items for nourishment, par stock, standing requests, and special functions in a timely manner.
• Properly washes and stores dishes, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bottles, trays, and other service ware.
• Operates dish machine according to established procedures. Reports to Dietary Supervisor if dish machine is using incorrect amounts of chemical ware washing compound or if temperatures are improper.
• Cleans and washes dish machine, sink areas, and food carts.
• Dumps trash and cleans containers.
• Places items on, and removes items from the food carts.
• Assists in accurate placement and rotation of food and supplies. Breaks down boxes.
• Maintains a good working relationship with residents, physicians, dietary staff, visitors, and all personnel.
• Performs other essential duties as assigned.
• Attends in-service training.

Competencies and Skills:

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust.
• Cultivates Respect.
• Demonstrates Adaptability.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence.
• Effectively Communicates.
• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making.
• Fosters Accountability.
• Practices Compassion.
• Promotes Health and Safety.
• Provides Patient-Centered Care.
• Serves Others.
• Utilizes Resources Effectively.

Education:

• Required: No Minimum Requirement

Working Conditions:

• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Prolonged periods of walking.