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 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a Top Workplace and recognized in US Newsweeks 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:
- Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods
- Serve and deliver food to residents as required
- Maintain cleanliness of dining areas as assigned
- 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
- Load/operate dishwasher machine
- Ensure proper temperature, chemical supplies, and clean water levels are maintained for proper sanitation
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare environment preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be courteous and friendly at all times
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours or longer
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull food carts and other food utility supplies up to 50lbs
- Ability to deal with residents, and staff in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner
- Ability to follow all written and verbal instructions