Dietary Aide (Part-Time) - Collington : Job Details

Collington, a Kendal Affiliate, is located on a beautiful 125-acre campus in Mitchellville, Maryland. It is a Life Plan Community enriched in diversity that offers an active lifestyle for independent living and person-centered continuing care for assisted living and memory support. Collington's vision is to thrive as a community of people living, working, and serving together, bringing alive a spirit of collaboration, generosity, and mutual respect in our relationships and decision-making.Position SummaryThe Dietary Aide is responsible for serving appropriate diets as ordered in the healthcare dining rooms and/or tray service. This aide will ensure that daily HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) logs and other daily paperwork are completed. The aide will also ensure the cleaning and sanitation of kitchenettes, dining rooms, refrigerators, and any other general area used by culinary services staff.Duties & ResponsibilitiesServes meals according to diets as ordered; includes preparing mechanically altered.Develops relationships with residents.Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and dining room.Set up tables before meals and breaks down tables/carts after meals.Washes dishes and keeps dish temperature log.Transports food and supplies from the main kitchen to the kitchenettes.Keeps HACCP logs - temperatures, cleaning logs, calibration logsAttends in-services/ and completes competencies in a timely manner.Communicates with supervisor when a work order needs to be placed.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCustomer Service MindsetDemonstrated flexibility and ability to understand priorities and anticipate needs readily.Ability to work with all levels of management on a regular basisMust have a positive can do attitude, be a consummate team player, show excellent judgment, and work well independently.Demonstrate a commitment to the core values of the organization's service to the communityAvailable Shifts:Position 1 - Week 1: (Sun - 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM), (Thur & Fri - 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM) Week 2 (Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat - 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM)Physical Demands & Working ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the workdayMust be able to sit for extended periodsAbility to stoop, bend, and frequently stretch in small tight areas.Must be able to lift, carry and hold up to 30 poundsMay be exposed to extreme temperatures from the ovens and freezers.May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals, offensive odors, and communicable diseases, including but not limited to HIV and hepatitis B virus.We also offer the following benefits:Vacation, Sick Leave & Holiday PayEmployee Assistant ProgramScholarship opportunitiesPay Rate: $16.44 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.