Dietary Aide

Family Service Association - Fall River•Mashpee, MA

1d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Service Association is seeking a Per Diem Dietary Aide for their Adult Day Health program in Mashpee, MA. This program provides compassionate care to older adults and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities on the upper cape. The Dietary Aide will assist the Program Coordinator with daily food services, ensuring regulatory compliance. The position is 21 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at a rate of $20 per hour. Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.

Requirements

Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the elderly or disabled preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor temperature of foods to assure safe serving practices of hot and cold foods, and document in food log prior to serving.
Check and document refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily.
Calibrate the thermometer used to check food temperatures weekly.
Wash tables before and after meals
Prepare sandwiches for clients who desire an alternative to the day’s meal or for field trips.
Clean after food service, including loading dishwasher, washing pans and other serving utensils, putting all dishes and pans away, washing all kitchen surfaces to maintain cleanliness guidelines, and cleaning kitchen and activity floors.
Weekly cleaning of interior of stove and refrigerator.
Monthly washing and dusting appliances.
Report any damage of kitchen items or appliances to Program Coordinator immediately
Maintain list of foods, paper products and ER supply stock needed to be purchased and give to Program Coordinator as directed.
Ability to provide services outlined in this job description at any of the three Adult Day Health sites as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
Respond to the reasonable expectations of the Agency and/or supervisors.