Dietary Aide​/Kitchen Staff

PCAL is part of our First Atlantic Healthcare family of nursing and assisted living facilities, 100% Maine based and family-owned. We take pride in service to others, knowing we make a difference in the lives of our seniors. For you and your team members, our homes provide a rewarding career and sense of purpose. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Portland Center Assisted Living follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

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Hourly Rate $15.00 - $18.00

No 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.

• Preparing meals, snacks, and beverages following specific procedures
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items
• Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning

A 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.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Flexible Shifts
• Tuition reimbursement and education support
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Flexible savings account, including medical and dependent care
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• Employer paid life insurance
• Home and auto insurance through payroll deduction
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through Vizient
• A great place to grow in health care and the food services field

For 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.