Dietary Aide

Calvert-County-Nursing-Center; Stoakley (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvert County Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals in our facility. You will ensure timely service while upholding high sanitation standards in kitchen and dining areas.

You will follow instructions to prepare meals, deliver dishes to rooms, and assist with menu planning and inventory. A friendly, detail-oriented approach and strong communication with staff and residents are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dietary aide.
• Experience in customer service will be appreciated.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables or dining areas with cleanliness and order.
• Prepare meals under supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms.
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage.
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware.
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Food preparation

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in food services

Job description

We are looking for a qualifiedDietary Aideto prepare and serve food topeoplein our facilities. You will deliver dishes and ensure good sanitary condition in cooking and dining premises.

A Dietary Aide must be capable to prepare food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach.

The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
• Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances

Requirements

• Proven experience as a dietary aide
• Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge ofsanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
• Friendly with good communication skills
• Good physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus .