Dietary Aide - FT $16/Hr.+

Forefront; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Full-Time Dietary Aide in Boonsboro, MD. This role involves assisting in meal preparation, ensuring high-quality service for residents, and maintaining dining areas. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, teamwork skills, and a commitment to serving geriatric residents.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience preferred.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook with food preparation and service.
• Deliver meal carts and set up dining areas.
• Maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forefront Healthcare is hiring for a Full-Time Dietary Aide at our Boonsboro, MD location. Join a supportive team in a growing company and develop your career with training from our Director of Culinary.

Position Summary: The Dietary Aide is responsible for setting up dining areas and trays for meal service, adhering to food safety guidelines, and following dietary restrictions based on residents' needs. Assists the cook in meal preparation and service, ensuring residents receive high-quality service following scheduled meal times and established policies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist cook/supervisor with food preparation and service following specific procedures and regulations.
• Deliver residents’ meal carts, set up and clean dining areas.
• Record refrigerator temperatures, clean and stock as needed.
• Wash and store dishes, maintaining sanitation standards.
• Follow Federal, State, and community rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Preferred but not required: 1 year of food service experience.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels within the community.
• Desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents and understand their needs.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments.
• Teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• ServSafe certification is desirable but not required.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required.

Competencies:

• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Team player.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.