Dietary Aide/Porter

FutureCare•Baltimore, MD

13d•$16 - $18

About The Position

Dietary Aides/Porters are part of FutureCare’s Food & Hospitality Department and help ensure proper delivery of nutritional services to residents. Under the direction of the Clinical Food Service Director, they follow facility food-sanitation, food-handling, and safe-serve policies. The role includes food preparation and delivery, maintaining dining-area cleanliness, food storage, and operating dishwashing equipment. FutureCare describes itself as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care and says it recognizes and rewards team members for their compassion and care. The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Excellent communication skills.
Courteous and friendly manner.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand for eight hours or longer.
Ability to lift, push, and pull food carts and other food utility supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to deal with residents and staff in a tactful, diplomatic, and respectful manner.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing hot and/or cold foods.
Serve and deliver food to residents as required.
Maintain cleanliness of dining areas as assigned.
Store food properly, applying knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
Transport or deliver food and beverage items to assigned residents.
Assist the Lead Porter or other staff with lifting or transporting large utilities within the kitchen area.
Load and operate the dishwasher machine.
Maintain appropriate temperatures, chemical supplies, and clean water levels for proper sanitation.