Dietary Aide
Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · Catonsville, MD · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$16/hrFull-time
Competitive hourly pay with daily pay option and weekday/weekend shift differential pay.
About the role
The Dietary Aide position truly touches lives every single day—our patients and long-term residents look forward to their meal times and count on our staff to make it an enjoyable experience. Be part of a team that makes a difference every day.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and/or service of meals/food for patients, employees, and special events as instructed by the Dietary Manager.
- Serve food and snacks according to the planned menu/spreadsheet and the patient’s/resident's food preferences and diet order.
- Assist the Cook by ensuring the food is prepared and/or pre-portioned using proper food handling/safety techniques, is of proper quantity, completed on time as scheduled, and aligns with the menu and residents’ diet order.
- Wash dishes or perform other tasks when necessary or instructed by the Dietary Manager.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
- Food handler’s permit preferred (according to local regulatory requirements).
- Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing or long-term care facility strongly preferred.
- Ability to speak, understand, and write in fluent English.
- Reliable transportation required.
Pay
USD $16.00 - USD $18.50 per hour. The wage range for this role takes into account factors such as skill sets, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance (for full-time team members).
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs.
- PerkSpot – Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program.
- 401(k).
- Paid Time Off Plan.
- New Pet Insurance Discount available.
- DailyPay option – Get your pay when you need it.
- Purchasing Power – Online purchase/payroll deduction.
- Tickets at Work – Entertainment ticket discounts.
- Employee Assistance Plan – Services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families).
- Helping Friends Foundation – Employee hardship/crisis fund.
- Auto and Home Insurance – Employee discount available via payroll deduction.
- In-facility education programs and more.