Food Service Associate - 24hrs/week

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv access

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health is hiring a Food Service Associate for Glenridge in Augusta, ME. This is an evening, hands-on role supporting residents with meals and service. No prior food service experience required; training provided. Expect physical activity, with 24 hours per week and a variable shift.

Pay starts at $16.50 per hour with a range up to $28.88, plus potential wage access through Payactiv and a comprehensive benefits package; on-the-job training and growth opportunities are emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing food and beverages for distribution to patients/residents, guests, service/dining areas, and catering services
• Assist with cashiering, waiting tables, tray line delivery, and catering events
• Store food, beverages, and supplies per policies
• Assist with sanitation duties, including dishwashing and keeping areas clean and safe
• Follow food safety and safety guidelines at all times
• Work as part of a team to keep meals moving on time

Job description

Job Description Summary

MaineGeneral Health is hiring dependable, hardworking individuals to join our Food & Nutrition team at Glenridge in Augusta. This is a hands-on evening role where your work directly supports residents every day. No food service experience? That's okay. If you show up, work hard, and have a good attitude, we will train you.

Job Description

Position: Food Service Associate

Location: Augusta, ME

Schedule: 24 hours per week

Shift: Variable

Perks: We partner with Payactiv, which lets you access the wages you've already earned before payday. Work today. Access your pay tomorrow. If you've earned it, you shouldn't have to wait two weeks to use it.

What You'll Do

• Assist with preparing food and beverages for distribution to patients/residents, guests, service/dining areas, and catering services
• Assists with customer-facing duties as assigned, including cashiering, waiting tables, tray line delivery, and catering special events
• Stores food, beverages, and supplies in designated containers and areas according to policies and procedures
• Assists with sanitation duties, including dishwashing and maintaining work and food service areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition
• Follows food safety and safety guidelines at all times
• Works as part of a team to keep meals moving on time
• This is a physically active role. You will be on your feet, bending, lifting, and moving throughout your shift.

What We’re Looking For

• Show up consistently and on time
• Work hard and stay focused
• Can follow direction
• Work well with others
• Take pride in doing the job right
• Positive attitude
• Helpful experience includes: Long‑term care or food service, Restaurant, hospitality, or customer service, Warehouse or other physical work

Why Work at Glenridge?

Stable, consistent hours

A team that supports work-life balance and works to prevent burnout

A workplace that prioritizes the safety and well‑being of residents and staff

On‑the‑job training and opportunity to grow

Your work matters here. Every meal you help prepare supports someone's day.

Compensation Information

$16.50 - $28.88

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on‑call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Job Exempt: No

Benefits

• Physical Wellness: We offer quality dental, vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry‑leading leave for new parents. A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees- We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
• Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
• Financial Wellness: Access the wages you've already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company‑matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident. We offer both short‑term and long‑term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
• Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership‑supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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