Dining Service Tech- Flex/PRN

About the role

We are 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.

Responsibilities

• Previews 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.
• Prepares station items such as beverages and wrapped rolls.
• Stocks and prepares station for upcoming service.
• Reads meal tickets.
• Uses proper utensils to place correct station item on tray according to plan for plating presentation, portion size, quality, temperature and appearance of food.
• Requests steam table replenishment from Cook.
• Ensures that food items are maintained at appropriate temperatures.
• At end of service period, wraps, labels, dates and properly stores all food ingredients according to safe food handling techniques and practices.
• Maintains clean and organized food service areas using "clean as you go" method.
• Washes and sanitizes pots and pans, equipment and utensils.
• Empties trash throughout the shift.
• Delivers trucks with assembled trays to units on schedule.
• Notifies nursing staff of food arrival.
• Assists unit staff with distribution of trays.
• Retrieves trucks, carts and bussing carts from units.
• Busses returned trays, separating out garbage and recyclables.
• Prepares dishes for dish machine; loads dish machine and starts cycle.
• Disposes of trash.
• Unloads clean service ware; stores clean items in proper locations.
• Covers between-meal nourishments.
• Reads nourishment tickets.
• Prepares and delivers formula and special nourishments to unit pantries according to schedule.
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, walls, hood filters, baseboards and other food preparation, storage and service areas.
• Maintains kitchen equipment; reports malfunctioning equipment; maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
• Dental and vision benefits
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance for Full Time Employees (optional supplemental life insurance)
• 401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
• MTA discounted bus passes
• Teladoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
• Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
• Employee Recognition Program
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Program, such as Zumba and Pilates

Pay

$17-$17.50/hour (Pay based on experience)

Schedule

Shift Time: 4pm-8pm