What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide / Kitchen Staff position at First Atlantic Health Care?
About UsDexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.Dietary Aide Job SummaryNo prior experience necessary, we are happy to train you!As part of a strong care team, providing amazing service and maintaining our Resident’s health and safety through our food and nutrition program are our dietary aide’s primary responsibilities. Dietary Aides are health professional who work in food service to prepare and serve meals to residents. They work alongside Dietary Managers and Cooks to help prepare food for residents.Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to : Preparing meals, snacks, and beverages following specific proceduresServing meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all timesTaking inventory of kitchen supplies and food itemsStaying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulationsSetting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaningA dietary aide is a great place to start in food services or healthcare; grow within the department by learning additional responsibilities such as cooking or managing supplies, or grow within health care as a C.N.A., nurse, or Activities professional.Requirements : Must be at least 16 years of age.As an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from : Flexible ShiftsTuition reimbursement and education supportFull time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disabilityFlexible savings account, including medical and dependent carePaid Time Off available to all employees401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contributionEmployer paid life insuranceHome and auto insurance through payroll deductionEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee discounts through VizientA great place to grow in health care and the food services fieldFor over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.At First Atlantic Healthcare we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse residents we care for, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.
