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Dietary Aide

Magnolia Assisted Living
Belfast, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/24/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Magnolia Assisted Living?

About us

Magnolia Assisted Living is under new management! We strive for a professional, supportive, and rewarding environment for our employees where our goal is to provide compassionate patient centered care in an assisted living/residential care environment with a team-centered approach.

We are currently seeking full-time dietary aide at our Belfast, ME locations.

Job Summary:

Dietary aides will assist the cook in preparing and cook meals for residents and maintain a clean kitchen.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Helps prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Prepares various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.
  • Serves appropriate portions of food to residents, guests, employees.
  • Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
  • Inventories supplies and equipment.
  • Assists cook with meals and menus.
  • Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
  • Properly uses Personal Protection Equipment, such as gloves, hairnet, etc.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
  • Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
  • Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
  • Must be able to work well as part of a team.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure.
  • Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

  • High school or GED equivalent.
  • One year of related experience preferred.
  • ServSafe, preferred but will help get certification.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
  • Requires extended periods of walking and standing, lifting and bending

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $17

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