Dietary Aide - FT $16/Hr.+

Forefront; Keedysville (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Full-Time Dietary Aide to join their team in Boonsboro, MD. The role involves assisting with meal preparation, ensuring food safety, and providing excellent service to residents. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, teamwork skills, and a commitment to serving geriatric residents.

Qualifications

• Preferred but not required: 1 year of food service experience.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and supervisors with food preparation and service.
• Deliver residents’ meal carts, set up, and clean dining areas.
• Wash and store dishes, maintaining sanitation and kitchen upkeep.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Company Description

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is hiring for a Full-Time Dietary Aide. You will be part of a supportive team! This is a great time to join our rapidly growing company. The position is located in Boonsboro, MD. Our Director of Culinary will provide you with the necessary training to succeed in this role.

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for setting up dining areas and trays for meal services, 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 according to scheduled meal times and established policies.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist cooks and supervisors with food preparation and service following specific procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Deliver residents’ meal carts, set up, and clean dining areas.
• Record refrigerator temperatures and perform cleaning and stocking as needed.
• Wash and store dishes, maintaining sanitation and kitchen upkeep.
• 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 effectively 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
• Multitasking and prioritization skills
• ServSafe certification is desirable but not required

Education Requirement

High school diploma or GED

Core Competencies

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

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Additional Information

Location: Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community

Schedule: AM/PM shifts, weekend rotation required

Starting Rate: $16.00/hour+