Dietary Aide: Dining & Meal Service Specialist

Forefront; Boonsboro (MD); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a dedicated dietary services assistant to support cooks in meal preparation and service for residents at our Boonsboro, MD facility. You will help set up dining areas, assist with trays and carts, and ensure compliance with safety, infection control, HIPAA, and facility policies.

Responsibilities include following defined routines, cleaning duties, reporting needs, attending training, and participating in team meetings to maintain high-quality meal service for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or dietary department preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures.
• Compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Formed routines and use of dietary utensils, supplies and equipment under supervision.
• Assist cook with meal prep and service to residents.
• Adhere to Federal and State regulations and Culinary Services policies.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Arrange trays, load food carts, and serve meals to residents.
• Set up dining room and serve residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Report supply and equipment needs per procedures.
• Receive and store food and supplies.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow safety codes and infection control procedures.
• Understand fire and disaster plans and respond during drills and emergencies.
• Be knowledgeable of applicable rules and policies; adhere to accrediting standards.
• Attend department meetings and pursue required certifications/licenses.
• Complete mandatory training annually.
• Demonstrate accountability for professional growth.

Job description

Forefront is seeking a dedicated dietary services assistant to support cooks in meal preparation and service for residents at our Boonsboro, MD facility. You will help set up dining areas, assist with trays and carts, and ensure compliance with safety, infection control, HIPAA, and facility policies.

Responsibilities include following defined routines, cleaning duties, reporting needs, attending training, and participating in team meetings to maintain high-quality meal service for residents.