Dietary Aide - FT

King Farm; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Matching

Educational Scholarships

Onsite CPR Training

Daily Pay via UKG Wallet

Pool and Fitness Center access

Training and Growth Opportunities

Tickets to Work

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Ingleside at King Farm is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide in Rockville, MD to prepare and deliver meals for residents daily, while complying with state and federal regulations. You will assist residents with food selection, maintain sanitation, and support dining operations in Health Center and Assisted Living units.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or up to six months of dietary experience, with strong customer service and communication skills to ensure quality resident dining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Six months dietary experience or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication, good customer service, and knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals to Health Center and Assisted Living Unit daily.
• Maintain sanitation and proper setup of dining areas and tables.
• Assist with meal orders, trays, and serving while meeting nutritional needs.
• Record keeping like meal tallies and temperature checks as required.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months dietary experience

Job description

We're looking for full-time Dietary Aide for our senior living community in Rockville, MD

Wage Rate: $18.00 to $20.51 commensurate with experience

Great benefits include:

• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Matching and Three-Year Vesting
• Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
• Onsite CPR Training
• Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
• UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
• Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tickets to Work
• Pet Insurance

About Ingleside at King Farm:

Ingleside at King Farm (IKF) is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community located at the heart of the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small-town living just a short ride from the nation's capital. Ingleside at King Farm boasts a proven record of success! IKF consistently maintains a 5-star CMS rating and is CARF certified. We have achieved certification as a Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row, based on team member feedback in areas related to trust, culture, and job satisfaction, and we are Sage certified.

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for preparing and delivering meals to the Health Center and Assisted Living Unit on a daily basis. Additional responsibilities include adhering to all state and federal regulations, assisting residents with the selection of food, etc.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equal to six (6) months dietary experience in service and nutrition; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent should be able to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong customer service skills, and knowledge on state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures day to day needs of residents are met through proper preparation and attention to dietary requirements.
• Stocks, cleans, and checks snack pantry; ensures all snacks are within expiration date and well organized, etc.
• Maintains sanitation in dining services departments; reports findings to Dietary Manager or Director of Dining Services as needed.
• Implements set up and clean-up of dining areas for meals and/or special functions; ensures cleanliness and proper arrangement of tables and chairs.
• Performs variety of services to include waiting tables, taking meal orders, and busing tables.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are completed and comply with all state and federal health regulations.
• Assists with record keeping reports, i.e., meal tallies, tray temperature reports, test trays, refrigerator temperature reports, etc. on a daily basis.
• Adheres to all state and federal health regulations; complies with all policies and procedures of Dining services.
• Maintains clean, neat, and organized work area in Health Center and Assisted Living Unit kitchen; ensures tray line area is sanitized.
• Preparation Duties
• Prepares food for residents in the Health Center and Assisted Living Unit; ensures all trays are accurate and meet nutritional needs for residents.
• Assures the highest quality food by maintaining proper food temperatures and serving with proper sanitary conditions.
• Produces all the food for the residents for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks between meals as required to meet their nutritional needs.
• Corrects shortages during meals with substitution of items of equal or greater popularity, reports substitution to Dietary manager.
• Sets up trays and/or tables for the next meal service; maintains accuracy of trays/tables.

EEO Statement:

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1-3 years:

Food service experience recommended

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