Location: Bangor,None,None

Opening Date: April 25, 2024

Closing Date: May 2, 2024

Job Class Code: 1201
Grade:  05
Salary:   $16.90 - $20.38/hr.*

*This is inclusive of a direct care stipend of $1.00/hr.

Job duties:

As the newest member of our dietary team, you will be preparing and serving food to patients throughout all four patient living areas in DDPC.  Work involves some simple special diet preparation, as well as related light housekeeping and kitchen cleanup tasks.  Work is performed under immediate supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).

• Cleans and washes pots, pans, and serving containers in order to comply with required cleanliness and sanitary standards.

• Cleans and washes work areas in order to comply with established safety and sanitary standards.

• Cleans tables, utensils, and storage shelves in order to comply with established sanitary standards.

• Prepares, processes, peels, and cuts vegetables and other food stuffs in order to assist with meal preparation.

• Practices good personal hygiene in order to present a neat, clean appearance.

• Serves food from steam tables and food carts in order to assist in providing meals to patients.

• Prepares simple foods such as eggs, toast, tea, coffee, and cereals in order to assist in meeting the nutritional needs of patients.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

• Knowledge of use and care of food service equipment and utensils.

• Knowledge of methods and practices of food preparation and service.

• Ability to oversee patients in performance of simple tasks.

• Ability to maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness.

• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 Preference will be given to applicants with the following;

• ServSafe certification or equivalent;
• experience in healthcare facilities, specifically in nutritional services;
• knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutritional standards;
• the ability to use applicable technologies, and equipment for completion of essential job functions;
• possess strong time management, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.

Agency information:

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness.  As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position please contact Josiah Bourque, Food Services Manager at 207-561-5513 or via email atjosiah.bourque@maine.gov.  To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter.

To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at theresa.m.peppard@maine.gov.

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

·         Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

·         Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28 - $12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

o   Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

·         Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

·         Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.21% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

·         Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

·         Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

·         Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

·         Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

·         Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act..

·         Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

·         Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.