Dietary Aide

Do you love working with older adults and adults with disabilities? Join our team at our beautiful, state of the art Adult Day Health program in Mashpee, MA. Our center provides compassionate care to older adults and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities living on upper cape. We have an exciting Per Diem (21 hour per week) opportunity for a Dietary Aide. The position shall assist the Program Coordinator with the day-to-day food services while ensuring regulatory compliance. The rate is $20 per hour and the schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Duties and 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.

Routine and as needed cleaning:

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.

Education and Experience:

Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications - covered by the agency. Experience working with the elderly or disabled preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older. 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. Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.