Food Service Associate - Gray Birch, 32hrs/week
About The Position
MaineGeneral Health is hiring a dependable, hardworking Food Service Associate for its Food & Nutrition team at Gray Birch in Augusta, Maine. This hands-on role supports residents by helping prepare and distribute food and beverages. Food service experience is not required; on-the-job training is provided for candidates who are reliable, hardworking, and have a positive attitude. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week with variable shifts. The role involves customer-facing tasks as assigned, food and supply storage, dishwashing, and keeping work and food service areas clean, safe, and orderly. It is physically active, requiring standing, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the shift. Team members follow food and workplace safety guidelines and work together to keep meals moving on time. MaineGeneral describes Gray Birch as a workplace that supports work-life balance, seeks to prevent burnout, and prioritizes the safety and well-being of residents and staff. The organization offers on-the-job training and opportunities to grow. Pay is listed as $16.50–$28.88 per hour; individual pay depends on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. Eligible team members may also receive applicable shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other differentials.
Requirements
- Show up consistently and on time.
- Work hard and stay focused.
- Follow direction.
- Work well with others.
- Take pride in doing the job right.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Be able to stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the shift.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long-term care or food service.
- Restaurant, hospitality, or customer service experience.
- Warehouse or other physical work experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing food and beverages for distribution to patients and residents, guests, service and dining areas, and catering services.
- Perform customer-facing duties as assigned, including cashiering, waiting tables, tray-line delivery, and catering special events.
- Store food, beverages, and supplies in designated containers and areas in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Assist with sanitation duties, including dishwashing and maintaining work and food service areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
- Follow food safety and workplace safety guidelines at all times.
- Work as part of a team to keep meals moving on time.
Benefits
- Access earned wages before payday through Payactiv.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Wellness programs and resources.
- Leave for new parents.
- Earned time plan.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Eligible employees may receive 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 to protect against loss of income due to death, terminal illness, or serious injury from accident.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources.
- Opportunity for on-the-job training and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
