Dietary Aide/Porter

FutureCare•Arnold, MD

26d•$16 - $18

About The Position

Dietary Aides/Porters are part of FutureCare’s Food & Hospitality Department and help ensure the proper delivery of nutritional services to residents. Under the direction of the Clinical Food Service Director, the role follows facility food sanitation, food-handling, and safe-serve policies. Duties include assisting with food preparation and service, delivering food and beverages, maintaining dining-area cleanliness, storing food safely, supporting kitchen operations, and operating the dishwasher.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Excellent communication skills.
Be courteous and friendly at all times.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand for 8 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, using knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
Transport and 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 temperature, chemical supplies, and clean water levels for proper sanitation.