About the role
Pay: $17.00 to $18.49 per hour
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
Assist with meal preparation and food portioning as directed
Serve meals to residents in a courteous and professional manner
Prepare dining areas before meals and clean up afterward
Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and dining areas
Store food and supplies properly and assist with inventory as needed
Follow food safety, infection control, and workplace safety procedures
Work collaboratively with dietary team members to meet daily operational needs
What We Offer
Flexible per diem scheduling
Supportive team environment
Tapcheck – get early access to your earned wages when you need it
Qualifications
Previous food service, dietary, or customer service experience is preferred, but not required
Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required
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.