Dietary Aide Full Time

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Dietary Aide, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the dining experience for residents. This full-time position offers a supportive team environment and the opportunity for professional growth. You will be responsible for setting up dining areas, assisting with meal preparation, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. With a commitment to high-quality service, you’ll help create a positive atmosphere for geriatric residents. Enjoy amazing benefits including medical and dental insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan while making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

PTO

Vacation Time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience preferred.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook with food preparation and service according to guidelines.
• Set up dining areas and deliver meal carts to residents.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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 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 for our location in Hyattsville, MD.

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

We Offer Amazing Benefits! PTO, vacation time, holidays, medical insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), employee assistance program, and much more for Full-Time Aides.

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, meeting scheduled meal times following established policies and procedures within the dietary department to ensure residents receive the highest quality of service.

Essential Job Functions

1. Responsible for assisting cook/supervisor with food preparation and service using specific procedures, following guidelines, and regulations.
2. Responsible for delivering residents’ meal carts, setting and cleaning assigned dining area(s) to serve residents.
3. Accurately recording temperatures on refrigerators; cleaning and stocking as needed.
4. Washing and storing dishes; adhering to overall sanitation and maintenance of the kitchen.
5. Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Community’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

1. 1 year food service preferred.
2. Fluent in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
3. Ability to communicate clearly to all levels within the community.
4. Desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents, understanding their special needs.
5. Must be able to follow directions and follow through on assignments.
6. Ability to work with others as part of a team.
7. Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
8. ServSafe certification is desirable.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or GED degree.

Competencies

1. Positive attitude.
2. Willingness to learn.
3. Excellent customer service skills.
4. Team player.

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Additional Information

Schedule: Shifts vary, but the main shift is 11 AM to 7:30 PM, every other weekend required.

Hourly Wage: $15.00 - $16.00 an hour.

Location: Sacred Heart Home.