Dietary Aide Long Term Care

Serene Health Services; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Serene Health Services in Catonsville, MD is hiring Food Service Aides (full-time and part-time). You will support meal preparation, service, and sanitation under the director, ensuring meals are safe, timely, and meet dietary needs.

The role involves assembling trays, delivering meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, following food safety and infection control standards, and supporting inspections. Flexible schedules and opportunities to grow within the dietary department are offered.

Qualifications

• Assist with meal preparation, service, and sanitation according to diet orders.
• Follow basic food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and participate in trainings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, beverages, and snacks; assemble resident trays per diet orders.
• Deliver meals and transport carts between kitchen and resident areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen stations and proper storage of dishes and equipment.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and according to instructions.
• Assist with inspections and surveys as needed.

Job description

NOW HIRING: Food Service Aides (Full-Time & Part-Time)

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Food Service Aide plays a key role in daily kitchen operations, supporting meal preparation, service, and sanitation. Working under the guidance of the Food Service Director or Assistant Director, this position helps ensure residents receive meals that are safe, timely, and aligned with their dietary needs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support the preparation of meals, beverages, and snacks

• Assemble resident trays according to diet orders and portion guidelines

• Deliver meals and transport carts between the kitchen and resident areas

• Prepare and distribute nourishments to assigned units

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen stations throughout the shift

• Wash and properly store dishes, utensils, and equipment

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and according to instructions

FOOD SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

• Follow all food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures

• Adhere to infection control standards, including proper PPE use

• Ensure special diet trays are handled and delivered correctly

• Monitor work areas for cleanliness, safety hazards, or pest concerns and report issues promptly

TEAM & COMMUNICATION

• Maintain open communication with supervisors to support resident needs

• Assist leadership in preparing for inspections and surveys

• Participate in required in-services and training sessions

• Follow all facility policies and procedures consistently

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report any workplace injuries or incidents immediately

• Support department operations as needed

• Comply with CMS vaccination guidelines

WORK SETTING

This role is based in a healthcare dining environment and requires frequent movement, including standing, walking, lifting, and transporting food carts throughout the facility.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Team-oriented and supportive environment

• Flexible scheduling (Full-Time & Part-Time)

• Opportunity to grow within the dietary department

• A chance to make a daily impact on residents’ quality of life