Full-Time Dietary Aide

Forefront; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to perform dining room setup, meal service, and cleaning within the culinary department, following all federal, state, and local standards to assure resident safety and comfort.

The role involves assisting cooks, setting up trays, serving meals, and ensuring sanitation. It requires reliability, adherence to policies, and participation in ongoing training and workplace safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils and equipment.
• Provide assistance to the cook in meal preparation and service.
• Follow Federal and State regulations and Culinary Services policies.
• Follow cleaning schedules and duties.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Set up dining room and serve residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Follow reporting procedures for supplies and equipment.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow safety codes and infection control procedures.
• Know and follow facility rules, HIPAA, and accreditation standards.
• Complete mandatory training and certifications as required.

Job description

The Culinary Services Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring resident/patient safety.

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director.
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Follow Federal and State regulations and Culinary Services Department policies and procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Follow established reporting procedures for all supply and equipment needs.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
• Understand the facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the job.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director or designee.
• 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 certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

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. The starting pay is $18.40.