Dietary Aide

Lorien Health Services • Taneytown, MD

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About The Position

Lorien Taneytown is hiring Dietary Aides to support food service operations at its assisted living-memory care community. The role supports residents’ health and well-being by helping prepare and serve meals, maintaining clean and sanitary food-service areas, and working with dietary and nursing staff to meet resident needs. Friendly, courteous service to residents and guests is expected.

Available schedules include 5:45 a.m.–2:25 p.m. for full-time or part-time staff and 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. for part-time staff. An every-other-weekend rotation is required. Full-time, part-time, and PRN hours are available. The role requires safely lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25–50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, and applicants must be at least 17 years old.

Requirements

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work an every-other-weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and food service for residents.
• Serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and portion controls.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as assigned.
• Follow food safety, infection control, and sanitation standards.
• Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing staff to meet resident needs.
• Provide friendly, courteous service to residents and guests.
• Assist with other dietary duties as needed to support daily operations.

Benefits

• 80 hours of vacation time and 40 hours of sick time, with rollover available
• Personal days
• Seven paid major holidays; double time when worked
• CareFirst medical insurance
• Tuition assistance
• HRA fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee discounts
• Earn points, earn rewards program
• Attendance incentives
• Referral bonus program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed