Dietary Aide - FT $16/Hr.+

Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing team as a Full-Time Dietary Aide at a leading senior living community in Boonsboro, MD. You will assist in meal preparation and service, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for residents. This role requires teamwork, communication, and a commitment to serving geriatric residents. Training will be provided to help you succeed in your career.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook/supervisor with food preparation and service.
• Deliver residents’ meal carts and clean dining areas.
• Wash and store dishes, maintaining sanitation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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 on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly! This position is based at Boonsboro MD.

Come be a part of an exciting culture that will support your growth and help develop your career. Our Director of Culinary will provide you with the necessary training to be successful in this role.

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for setting up the dining area and trays for meal services, adhering to food safety guidelines, and following dietary restrictions based on residents' needs.

Assists the cook in the preparation and service of meals, ensuring scheduled meal times are met and following established policies and procedures within the dietary department to ensure residents receive high-quality service.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assist the cook/supervisor with food preparation and service, following specific procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
2. Deliver residents’ meal carts, set up and clean dining areas.
3. Accurately record temperatures of refrigerators; clean and stock as needed.
4. Wash and store dishes, maintaining sanitation and kitchen cleanliness.
5. Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and community rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

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

Education Requirement

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to learn.
• Team-oriented attitude.

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