Part Time Weekend 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 a weekend Dietary Aide for our location in Hyattsville, MD
.

Come be a part of an exciting culture that will support your growth to develop your career. Our Director of Culinary will provide you with the necessary training to be successful in this role.

Dietary Aide is responsible for setting up of dining area 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 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; adhering to overall sanitation and maintenance of the kitchen.
• Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Community’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• 1 year food service preferred
• 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

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

Schedule:

Shifts vary, typically 11am - 7pm or 3pm - 7pm

Hourly Wage: $16.00 an hour

Location:

Sacred Heart Home