Dietary Aide/Porter

FutureCare; Landover, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

401K plan matching

Career growth ladder

Job summary

FutureCare is seeking a Dietary Aide/Porter to join our Food & Hospitality team, supporting residents by preparing and delivering meals, and following safety and sanitation guidelines.

Under the Clinical Food Service Director, you will uphold nutrition standards, maintain dining areas, and assist with dining services and sanitation. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare environment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Courteous and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to stand 8 hours or longer.
• Able to lift/push/pull food carts up to 50 lbs.
• Able to interact with residents and staff tactfully and respectfully.
• Able to follow all written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods.
• Serve and deliver food to residents as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas as assigned.
• Properly store food utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
• Transport/deliver food/beverage items to assigned residents.
• Assist Lead Porter or other staff in lifting or transporting large utilities within the kitchen area.
• Load/operate dishwasher machine.
• Ensure proper temperature, chemical supplies, and clean water levels are maintained for proper sanitation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Courtesy and friendliness

Stamina for fast-paced environment

Stand for 8+ hours

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tactful and respectful interactions

Follow written and verbal instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

At FutureCare our Dietary Aides/Porters are an integral part of the Food & Hospitality Department who ensure proper delivery of nutritional services to our residents. Under the direction of the Clinical Food Service Director, the Dietary Aide/Porter will follow proper care with food sanitation, food handling and safe serve policies set forth by the facility.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

***Competitive Pay $15.70 - 17.50/hr***

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods
• Serve and deliver food to residents as required
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas as assigned
• Properly store food utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage
• Transport/deliver food/beverage items to assigned residents
• Assist Lead Porter or other staff in lifting or transporting large utilities within the kitchen area
• Load/operate dishwasher machine
• Ensure proper temperature, chemical supplies, and clean water levels are maintained for proper sanitation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare environment preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be courteous and friendly at all times
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours or longer
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull food carts and other food utility supplies up to 50lbs
• Ability to deal with residents, and staff in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner
• Ability to follow all written and verbal instructions

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.