Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group•Gambrills, MD

17d

About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences. The offered starting pay rate is $16.00 per hour. Salary rates are determined based on applicant qualifications, experience, education, and the specific needs and requirements of the facility served. The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, and cleaning while following dietary needs and food safety and sanitation guidelines. The role involves working as part of a team, communicating with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership, and providing positive customer service to residents, staff, and guests. Available benefits listed for all employees include free telemedicine, a free prescription discount program, free employee assistance programs, access to earned wages through PNC EarnedIt, financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking, and hands-on training and support and career development. Benefits are not available in Arkansas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment is preferred but not required.
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds; stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods; and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification, as required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.