Dietary Aides & Cook

Dietary Aides & Cook

18 Oct 2025
Maine, Maine 00000 Maine USA

Dietary Aides & Cook

Cook Job Summary

Working for a Maine owned company while taking care of Maine people our Cooks work with a busy Dietary Services team to prepare appetizing and healthful food based on the nutrition and health needs of our Residents.

Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:

Review menus prior to preparation of food

Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct

Preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of foods

General cleaning up of kitchen

Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies

Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary

Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished

Assure that food and supplies for the meal are readily available

Requirements:

Education: Associate’s degree preferred, not required

Experience: Two years related food service experience

Leadership: Position may need leadership skills and experience, if supervising staff

Excellent communications skills, written and verbal

Dietary Aide Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:

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.

Requirements:

Must be at least 16 years of age.

As an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:

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.

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