Dietary Aide - Full-Time

Ginger Cove; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD is seeking a full-time Culinary Services Associate (Dietary Aide) for day shift to support daily food preparation and resident dining services. Join a caring, team-oriented culinary team dedicated to quality meals and compassionate service.

You will help with plating, portions, safety, and resident interactions, ensuring meals meet standards and timelines in a warm senior living community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation preferred.
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and complete daily food preparation tasks according to production needs.
• Review production sheets and prepare items according to menu requirements.
• Assist with meal preparation, plating, portion control, and food presentation.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served with quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Garnish and plate meals according to established standards.
• Maintain accurate food temperature logs and follow food safety procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Dining service

Sanitation & safety

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Culinary Services Associate (Dietary Aide) | Full-Time | Day ShiftJoin the Ginger Cove Culinary Team!Ginger Cove is a premier CARF-accredited life-care retirement community in Annapolis dedicated to providing exceptional quality, comfort, and care to our residents.We are currently seeking a Full-Time Dietary Aide to join our Culinary Services team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys food preparation, teamwork, and making a positive impact through excellent service.Schedule & Perks: Full-Time Position – 40 hours per week No late-night shifts Work in a beautiful senior living community Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents Supportive and team-oriented environmentWhat You'll Do:As a Culinary Services Associate, you will support daily food preparation and dining operations while helping provide high-quality meals and exceptional service to our residents.Responsibilities include:Prepare ingredients and complete daily food preparation tasks according to production needsReview production sheets and prepare items according to menu requirementsAssist with meal preparation, plating, portion control, and food presentationEnsure meals are prepared and served with quality, consistency, and attention to detailGarnish and plate meals according to established standardsMaintain accurate food temperature logs and follow food safety proceduresPrepare and organize resident meal trays and assistive dining equipmentAssist with Health Center dining services and resident meal servicesMaintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, carts, and food preparation areasLabel, date, and properly store food items following safety guidelinesHelp monitor food supplies and reduce food wasteFollow all sanitation, safety, and infection control proceduresProvide friendly and respectful service to residents, families, and team membersPerform other duties as assignedWhy Choose Ginger Cove? Stable full-time position with consistent scheduling Make a difference in the daily lives of residents Be part of a collaborative culinary team Work in a respected, premier senior living community Opportunity for professional growth and development Friendly workplace where teamwork and service are valuedJob Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation services preferred.Thorough experience in hot and cold food preparation preferred.Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field preferred.Ability to work in fast-paced environment.Good working knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions.Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.Must present self in a professional manner.Most possess concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with colleagues and residents.Must be able to work collaboratively with others to help colleagues to achieve respective goals for creating wellness opportunities and experiences for our residents.Benefits & Perks:At Ginger Cove, we value our team and offer a strong benefits package:• Medical, dental, and vision insurance• Retirement plan with employer match• Paid time off (accrual-based)• Tuition assistance & scholarship programs• Employee referral bonus program• Annual bonus opportunities• Employee recognition programs• Additional voluntary (ancillary) benefitsGinger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.