Dietary Aide

LORIEN BEL AIR - NURSING AND REHAB CENTER; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

LORIEN BEL AIR - NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in Baltimore, MD is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to support its dietary department. The role involves food preparation, portioning meals, and ensuring accurate meal delivery to residents in a caring, courteous manner.

The position requires following nutrition and safety standards, proper food storage, and collaboration with nursing and dietary staff to meet resident needs and special diets. On-site work with a supportive healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have skills in food preparation and basic nutrition to support safe, appropriate meals for residents.
• Candidates should have skills in food service and customer service to provide respectful, timely, and friendly support to residents and guests.
• Candidates should have skills in dishwashing and general kitchen sanitation to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including diet orders and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management in a fast-paced care setting.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, long-term care, or food service environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Portion meals and ensure accurate meal delivery to residents.
• Set up and break down dining areas for meal service.
• Serve food in a courteous manner to residents and guests.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow nutrition and safety standards; store food properly.
• Collaborate with nursing and dietary staff to address resident needs, preferences, and special diets.

Skills

Food prep

Nutrition basics

Food service

Customer service

Dishwashing

Kitchen sanitation

Diet orders

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time management

Care setting experience

Job description

Company Description LORIEN BEL AIR - NURSING AND REHAB CENTER is a hospital and health care organization located on Emmorton Road in Bel Air, Maryland. The center provides nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals who require short-term recovery support or long-term care. Team members work in a collaborative environment focused on resident safety, comfort, and dignity. The organization values reliable, compassionate staff who contribute to high-quality care and a supportive atmosphere for residents and their families.

Role Description The Dietary Aide is a full-time, on-site role based in Baltimore, MD. This position supports the dietary department by assisting with food preparation according to menus and dietary guidelines, portioning meals, and ensuring accurate meal delivery to residents. The Dietary Aide sets up and breaks down dining areas, serves food in a courteous manner, and maintains cleanliness by washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment. The role includes following nutrition and safety standards, storing food properly, and collaborating with nursing and dietary staff to address resident needs, preferences, and special diets.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in food preparation and basic nutrition to support safe, appropriate meals for residents.
• Candidates should possess skills in food service and customer service to provide respectful, timely, and friendly support to residents and guests.
• Candidates should possess skills in dishwashing and general kitchen sanitation to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including diet orders and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management in a fast-paced care setting.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, long-term care, or food service environment is beneficial.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift light to moderate loads throughout the shift, with adherence to safe work practices.