Dining Service Tech

Keswick Multicare Inc•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Keswick is seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values: Connection, Empathy, Inclusion and Advocacy! Keswick was top-ranked for 2024 as High-Performing by U.S. News & World Report, a rating only reached by 19% of nursing homes in the country. Keswick was recognized on Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 ranking of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland. We offer more than just a job, we offer a supportive, mission-driven environment where your work truly matters.

Requirements

Six months experience in healthcare food service or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assembling and distributing meals to residents/patients and visitors according to resident/patient selections and following proper safety and sanitation practices.
Washing pots, and performing related kitchen duties.
Previewing menus and work orders to determine the type of food and supplies required for assigned tray line station, to include starter station, hot food, beverage, special food and dessert.
Preparing station items such as beverages and wrapped rolls.
Stocking and preparing station for upcoming service.
Reading meal tickets and using proper utensils to place correct station item on tray according to plan for plating presentation, portion size, quality, temperature and appearance of food.
Requesting steam table replenishment from Cook.
Ensuring that food items are maintained at appropriate temperatures.
Wrapping, labeling, dating and properly storing all food ingredients according to safe food handling techniques and practices at the end of service period.
Maintaining clean and organized food service areas using "clean as you go" method.
Wiping down work areas daily including steam table, tray line, counters, carts, trucks and other areas.
Washing and sanitizing pots and pans, equipment and utensils.
Emptying trash throughout the shift.
Delivering trucks with assembled trays to units on schedule.
Notifying nursing staff of food arrival.
Assisting unit staff with distribution of trays.
Retrieving trucks, carts and bussing carts from units.
Bussing returned trays, separating out garbage and recyclables.
Preparing dishes for dish machine; loading dish machine and starting cycle.
Disposing of trash.
Unloading clean service ware; storing clean items in proper locations.
Coordinating between-meal nourishments.
Reading nourishment tickets.
Preparing and delivering formula and special nourishments to unit pantries according to schedule.
Cleaning and sanitizing floors, walls, hood filters, baseboards and other food preparation, storage and service areas.
Maintaining kitchen equipment; reporting malfunctioning equipment; maintaining a safe work environment.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive market-based pay
Shift differentials for most hourly positions
Enhanced holiday premium pays ranging from 2.0x to 2.5x your regular rate
Sign-on & referral bonuses
Hardship Loans
401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage for team members part time and full time, 20 plus hours per week
Medical benefit premiums have not increased in six years
Employer paid short & long term disability insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Generous vacation with vacation cash out options twice per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
On-site Cafe with discounted meals