NUTRITIONAL SERVICES TECH

Description

• Schedule: Full Time / 40 hours
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$16.22 – $23.89 per hour

The compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Cary Medical Center anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Job Summary:

Cary Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Nutritional Services Tech to join our dedicated Nutritional Services team! The successful candidate will perform a variety of general food service tasks and contribute to providing high-quality nutrition support for our patients and staff.

At Cary, we take pride in our positive workplace culture — our employees have voted us one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth year in a row ! You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions are valued and make a real difference every day.

Essential Job Duties:

• •Operates the dish machine following proper procedure. Checks and records temperature.
• •Sets up tray line for service.
• •Delivers and collects food carts and/ or trays to designated areas.
• •Daily stock delivered to designated nursing units.
• •Properly handles clean dishes according to safe food handling.
• •Performs designated cleaning on daily schedule.
• •When requested, is willing to adjust personal schedule to complete workload or cover for emergencies.
• •Serves meals and collects cash in cafe serving line.
• •Prepares nourishments as listed.
• •Delivers trays to patients during meal times, with the exception of contact rooms.
• •Completes assigned task within designated time frame.
• •Accepts and demonstrates understanding for both written and verbal instructions.
• •Answers telephone promptly; handles information with courtesy, accuracy and respect for patient confidentiality; receives information and distributes messages as necessary.
• •Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.
• •Performs work in a manner conducive to good guest/ employee relations.
• •Complies with all food safety requirements in regards to clothing, jewelry, hair restraints, and good personal hygiene.
• •Displays courteous, respectful and compassionate behavior towards patients and other customers utilizing effective communication skills.
• •Seeks opportunities to become involved in the effort for service excellence.
• •Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

Licenses and Education:

• •High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• •Ability to work unsupervised and relate professionally with other hospital staff.
• •Obtain Serv Safe certification within 18 months of hire

Availability:

Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.

Contact:

• •To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email [email protected] .
• •We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Cary Medical Center Benefit Information.

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider