Dietary Aide - Full-Time
About The Position
Ginger Cove is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide, also identified as a Culinary Services Associate, to support food preparation and dining operations at its senior living community in Annapolis, Maryland. The role helps provide high-quality meals and respectful service to residents, families, and team members. It is a 40-hour-per-week position with no late-night shifts; the listed shift is day shift, while the job details also state “Any.” The Dietary Aide prepares ingredients and menu items, assists with meal preparation and plating, and supports resident meal services, including Health Center dining. The position also involves maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, keeping work areas and equipment clean, organizing and storing food properly, monitoring supplies, and helping reduce food waste. Ginger Cove describes the workplace as supportive and team-oriented, with opportunities to build relationships with residents and grow professionally. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on protected classifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good working knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Present oneself in a professional manner.
- Show concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with colleagues and residents.
- Work collaboratively with others to help colleagues achieve goals related to resident wellness opportunities and experiences.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation services.
- Thorough experience in hot and cold food preparation.
- Experience in a long-term care setting or related health care field.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients and complete daily food preparation tasks according to production needs.
- Review production sheets and prepare items according to menu requirements.
- Assist with meal preparation, plating, portion control, and food presentation.
- Ensure meals are prepared and served with quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Garnish and plate meals according to established standards.
- Maintain accurate food temperature logs and follow food safety procedures.
- Prepare and organize resident meal trays and assistive dining equipment.
- Assist with Health Center dining services and resident meal services.
- Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, carts, and food preparation areas.
- Label, date, and properly store food items following safety guidelines.
- Help monitor food supplies and reduce food waste.
- Follow sanitation, safety, and infection control procedures.
- Provide friendly and respectful service to residents, families, and team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off (accrual-based).
- Tuition assistance and scholarship programs.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Annual bonus opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Additional voluntary (ancillary) benefits.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
