Part-Time Dining Services Aide: Meals & Safety

Forefront; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to perform designated work and cleaning routines in the culinary department, ensuring resident safety and compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, setting up dining areas, serving meals, storing supplies, attending in-service training, and following infection control and occupational safety procedures. The role requires adherence to facility policies and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Follow Federal and State regulations and Culinary Services Department policies and procedures.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Be knowledgeable of facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the job.
• Complete mandatory training and competencies annually.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Job description

Forefront is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to perform designated work and cleaning routines in the culinary department, ensuring resident safety and compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, setting up dining areas, serving meals, storing supplies, attending in-service training, and following infection control and occupational safety procedures. The role requires adherence to facility policies and ongoing professional growth.