Nutrition/Dietary Assistant

Nutrition/Dietary Assistant - 25 hours/weekMonday-Friday 9:30A-2:30PThe 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.Responsibilities include:Receive meals from vendor, record temperatures and ensure appropriate number of meals are deliveredServing meals according to established menus and dietary guidelinesCleaning and sanitizing dishes and food preparation and dining areas. Assist with laundryDocumentation of meal counts, meal ordering, food and appliance temperaturesEnsure participants with special dietary needs or restrictions (allergies, texture, cut ups, etc.) are serve appropriatelyOrdering and stocking food and supplies as neededMay assist and provide companionship and monitoring of participants during non-food service timesWorks independentlyServSafe required (may be obtained after hire)Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM. No weekends or evenings; we are closed major holidays. Rate of pay: $17-18+ depending on experience and qualifications.Benefits include up to 15 days paid time off in the first year (accrued based on hours worked) plus 7 paid holidays and dental, vision, life, LTD and AD&D coverage at no cost (employee only). We are unable to offer health insurance.RequirementsReferences required and verification of past employment history.High school diploma or equivalentPrior experience in food service or dietary/nutrition preferred, but not requiredKnowledge of food safety and sanitation regulationsBasic understanding of nutrition and special dietary needsStrong organizational and time management skillsEffective communication and teamwork abilitiesServSafe required (may be obtained post hire)Benefits403(b)403 (b) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWaiting period may applySchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayCompany's website:gatheringplacevt.org