Full-Time Dietary Aide

Forefront; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Forefront in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated Dining Aide to assist with meal service in our resident care facility. You will set up dining areas, prepare trays, and ensure food is served following safety guidelines.

This hourly role includes rotating shifts, weekend and holiday coverage, temperature checks, sanitation, and delivering meals. You will work under the cook/supervisor and help uphold HIPAA, health, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Food safety and sanitation practices followed during meal prep and service.
• Assist cook/supervisor with food preparation and service as directed.
• Maintain dining areas and serve residents per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver residents’ meal carts and set up dining areas.
• Record and monitor refrigerator temperatures and unit logs.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishes, dining areas and kitchen spaces.
• Follow Federal, State, and facility policies including HIPAA and safety rules.
• Attend required meetings and comply with training requirements.

Skills

Food safety

Meal service

Sanitation

Temperature logging

Job description

You will be 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.

• Responsible for assisting cook/supervisor with food preparation and service using specific procedures, following guidelines, and regulations.
• Responsible for delivering residents’ meal carts, and setting and cleaning assigned dining area(s) to serve residents.
• Accurately recording temperatures on refrigerators; clean and stock as needed.
• Wash and store dishes; adhering to overall sanitation and maintenance of the kitchen.
• Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Community rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certifications/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

This is an hourly position, expected hours include days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.