Dietary Aide / Kitchen Staff

Colonial Health Care is a Maine owned and operated, award-winning nursing facility located on a quiet street in Lincoln, Maine. At Colonial, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of those we serve and our friendly staff. We are truly a team in every sense and we believe and support one another as we all work together.

About the role

As a Dietary Aide, you are a vital health professional working in food service. You’ll work alongside our Dietary Managers and Cooks to ensure our residents receive nutritious meals in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Meal Prep: Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages following facility procedures.
• Service: Serve residents while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Organization: Set up/take down dining areas and assist with kitchen maintenance.
• Inventory: Help track kitchen supplies and food items.
• Compliance: Stay current on facility protocols and state regulations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• No prior experience necessary—we are happy to train you!

Benefits

• Education: Tuition reimbursement and dedicated education support.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Health & Wellness: Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability) for full-time staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible shifts and Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.
• Extras: Employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, and exclusive discounts through Vizpert.

Pay

Annual performance pay rate increases.

Schedule

• Full-Time and Part-Time roles available.
• Flexible Day and Evening shifts to fit your lifestyle.

Colonial Health Care has a great on-boarding program and offers several staff growth opportunities with tuition reimbursement, earn while you learn opportunities, a full benefit package with generous earned-benefit time, holiday pay, and staffing ratios higher than competitors. Come join us and become part of our supportive team. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Colonial Health Care follows in First Atlantic's long-standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.