Dietary Assistant (FT)
About the role
Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Caritas House is currently seeking a Dietary Assistant, who plays a key role in supporting patients within a healthcare facility to maintain a healthy diet. Primary responsibilities include assisting with food service assembly, ensuring dishes are prepared in accordance with the designated menu, and upholding health and sanitation standards. Caritas House is a community for seniors that provides additional services that help our residents remain independent and safe. Our dining program provides our residents with three meals a day and access to healthy snack options. The Dietary Assistant helps prepare the dining areas for meals and ensures the residents' needs are being met during mealtimes. The position offers opportunities to learn food safety and food preparation techniques. Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to prepare, serve, and manage meal distribution according to residents’ dietary needs.
- Ensures proper food handling and sanitation while assisting with mealtime requirements as needed.
- Takes responsibility for promptly reporting any discrepancies or issues related to food temperature to the Dining Services Supervisor, ensuring timely resolution.
- Adheres to dietary restrictions, setting up dining areas to ensure all tasks are completed with attention to detail and ready for proficient service.
- Finalizes