Nutrition/Dietary Assistant

The Gathering Place • Brattleboro, VT

8h • $17 - $18

About The Position

Nutrition/Dietary Assistant - 25 hours/week Monday-Friday 9:30A-2:30P The Gathering Place (Brattleboro Area Adult Day Services) is an Adult Day program serving Windham County Vermont. We serve adults with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities. Our participants enjoy music, arts, games, exercise, and companionship - just to name a few! We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Nutrition/Dietary Assistant . Entry-level candidates with a sincere interest in working with older adults and adult with disabilities welcomed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and special dietary needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• ServSafe required (may be obtained post hire).
• References required and verification of past employment history.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in food service or dietary/nutrition preferred, but not required.
• ServSafe required (may be obtained after hire).

Responsibilities

• Receive meals from vendor, record temperatures and ensure appropriate number of meals are delivered.
• Serving meals according to established menus and dietary guidelines.
• Cleaning and sanitizing dishes and food preparation and dining areas.
• Assist with laundry.
• Documentation of meal counts, meal ordering, food and appliance temperatures.
• Ensure participants with special dietary needs or restrictions (allergies, texture, cut ups, etc.) are serve appropriately.
• Ordering and stocking food and supplies as needed.
• May assist and provide companionship and monitoring of participants during non-food service times.
• Works independently

Benefits

• up to 15 days paid time off in the first year (accrued based on hours worked) plus 7 paid holidays
• dental, vision, life, LTD and AD&D coverage at no cost (employee only)
• 403(b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees