Dietary Aide Job Silver Spring area,Maryland USA,Healthcare

P/T Dietary Aide

Fox Chase
Healthcare is looking for someone energetic to fill a dietary aide role in a skilled nursing facility setting. Our ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards. Working with our company, you can expect flexible shifts, PTO, overtime pay, and a competitive salary.

Benefits:

401k
health
life
vision
dental insurance
20 total days PTO (paid time off) in the first year
flexible schedule
overtime pay
Daily Pay
premium holiday pay
disability insurance
wellness plans
sign-on bonus for full-time nursing employees
discount programs
employee referral bonus
stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications

Duties may include, but not limited to:

Assisting in identified aspects of food preparation
Handling food and equipment responsibly according to sanitation policies and procedures
Delivering food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas as instructed by supervisor
Providing an enhanced dining service, serving meals in dining rooms and preparing and delivering snacks as directed
Assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
The dietary aide is responsible for cleanliness of work areas, sanitary handling of food, equipment, and utensils and for processing the requests of residents accurately.
Above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes rights

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED Required
Safe-Serve Certification Required
Previous food service aide experience is helpful
Possess working knowledge of the methods and techniques of handling and serving food and sanitation practices relating to food handling
Ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified and serve food in an appetizing manner
Possess the ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet, stand on feet for more than 6 hours a day. (Not a complete list)

Preferred

Skills:

Dietary experience in a long-term care setting preferred, but not required.

Fox Chase Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.