Dietary Aide/Porter Jobs

Overview
At FutureCare our Dietary Aides/Porters are an integral part of the Food & Hospitality Department who ensure proper delivery of nutritional services to our residents. Under the direction of the Clinical Food Service Director, the Dietary Aide/Porter will follow proper care with food sanitation, food handling and safe serve policies set forth by the facility.
Voted 11 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek’s publication as “Best Nursing Home”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer an Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Assistance, Employee Referral Bonus Program, and a 401K Plan.

• Competitive Starting Salary***

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas as assigned
• Ensure proper temperature, chemical supplies, and clean water levels are maintained for proper sanitation
• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods
• Load/operate dishwasher machine
• Serve and deliver food to residents as required
• Properly store food utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage
• Transport/deliver food/beverage items to assigned residents
• Assist Lead Porter or other staff in lifting or transporting large utilities within the kitchen area

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deal with residents, and staff in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner
• Ability to follow all written and verbal instructions
• Must be courteous and friendly at all times
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull food carts and other food utility supplies up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand on your feed for 8 hours or longer
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare environment preferred