Food Service Worker (Per diem)
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Job overview
Maine Veterans' Home is hiring a Food Service Worker (Per diem). The organization seeks dependable, customer‑focused Food Service Workers for a per‑diem role at its Machias location, offering flexible scheduling while providing quality meals and dining services to residents in a clean, safe environment.
Key focus areas include Assist with meal preparation and food portioning as directed, Serve meals to residents in a courteous and professional manner, and Prepare dining areas before meals and clean up afterward.
Important skills include Customer Service. Preferred (not required): Meal Preparation, Food Portioning, Meal Service, and Dishwashing.
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Full job description
Food Service Worker (Per diem)
Machias, ME (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=32+Veterans+Way+Machias+ME+USA+04654)
Description
We are currently seeking dependable and customer-focused Food Service Workers to join our team at our Machias home on a per diem (as-needed) basis. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible scheduling while helping provide quality meals and dining services to our residents.
Position Summary
The Food Service Worker is responsible for assisting with meal preparation, food service, and kitchen sanitation to ensure residents receive nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. This position plays an important role in supporting resident satisfaction and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with meal preparation and food portioning as directed
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Serve meals to residents in a courteous and professional manner
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Prepare dining areas before meals and clean up afterward
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Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment
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Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and dining areas
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Store food and supplies properly and assist with inventory as needed
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Follow food safety, infection control, and workplace safety procedures
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Work collaboratively with dietary team members to meet daily operational needs
What We Offer
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Flexible per diem scheduling
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Supportive team environment
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Tapcheck – get early access to your earned wages when you need it
Qualifications
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Previous food service, dietary, or customer service experience is preferred, but not required
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Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required
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Basic computer skills
Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary Description
$17.00 to $18.49 Hourly
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