Nutrition Director jobs in Pittsfield, MA

Nutrition / Dietary Assistant - 25 hours / week

Monday-Friday 9 : 30A-2 : 30P

The 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 delivered.
• Serving meals according to established menus and dietary guidelines.
• Cleaning and sanitizing dishes and food preparation and dining areas. Assist with laundry.
• Documentation of meal counts, meal ordering, food and appliance temperatures.
• Ensure participants with special dietary needs or restrictions (allergies, texture, cut ups, etc.) are serve appropriately.
• Ordering and stocking food and supplies as needed.
• May assist and provide companionship and monitoring of participants during non-food service times.
• Works independently
• ServSafe 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 : $15-$17 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), 403(b) match after one year.

References required and verification of past employment history.

Requirements

• Prior experience in food service or dietary / nutrition preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and special dietary needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• ServSafe required (may be obtained post hire).

Benefits

• 403(b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Waiting period may apply
Schedule :
• Day shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Company's website :

• gatheringplacevt.org

Last updated : 2024-05-08