Dietary Aide

Overview

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care
. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Forefront Healthcare is hiring for a Full-Time Dietary Aide at our location in Boonsboro, MD. This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly. Our Director of Culinary will provide you with the necessary training to be successful in this role.

Dietary Aide is responsible for setting up dining areas and trays for meal services, adhering to food safety guidelines and following dietary restrictions based on residents’ needs.

Assists the cook in the preparation and service of meals, meeting scheduled meal times and following established policies and procedures within the dietary department to ensure residents receive the highest quality of service.

• Responsible for assisting cook/supervisor with food preparation and service using specific procedures, following guidelines and regulations.
• Responsible for delivering residents’ meal carts, setting and cleaning assigned dining area(s) to serve residents.
• Accurately recording temperatures on refrigerators; clean and stock as needed.
• Wash and store dishes; adhere to overall sanitation and maintenance of the kitchen.
• Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Community rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• 1 year food service preferred but not required
• Fluent in English including reading, writing and speaking
• Ability to communicate clearly to all levels within the community
• Has a desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents understanding their special needs
• Must be able to follow directions and follow through on assignments
• Ability to work with others as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Serv Safe is desirable but not required

High school diploma or GED degree

• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent customer service skills
• Team player

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Location:

Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community

Starting Rate $16.00/hour+