Join Our Team as a Dietary Assistant

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. The work schedule will vary Monday - Friday with every other weekend from 6 AM - 2 PM or 11 AM - 7 PM.

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.

Job Duties & 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 food temperature logs, ensuring compliance with all safety standards.
Ensures all health and safety protocols are followed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment, including practicing proper handwashing techniques and maintaining high standards of personal hygiene.
Follows established cleaning procedures to prevent cross-contamination and ensure the proper storage and handling of food items.
Fosters a positive and cooperative working relationship with all staff at Caritas House and other Agency programs to ensure seamless food service operations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of procedures that adhere to Serve Safe standards, ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation guidelines.
One (1) year experience in institutional healthcare service.

Certification/Licensure:

Serve-safe certified or become certified within 6 months of employment.

Required Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrates accountability by consistently being punctual and maintaining reliable attendance.
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and professional demeanor towards staff, clients, and visitors.
Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers by following established safety protocols.
Possesses thorough knowledge of safety hazards and ensures the proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

No remote or hybrid work availability based on core and essential functions of the position.
Positioning oneself in ways to accomplish tasks in various environments, including navigating tight or confined spaces.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 50lbs in all directions.
Engaging in communication with others to exchange information.

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision
Vacation/sick/holiday pay
403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
Tuition Advancement
Paid Parental Leave

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.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.