Dining Service Tech

Dining Service Tech

Part Time- 4pm-8pm

$17-19/hr (Pay based on experience)

Keswick is located in Baltimore, MD. 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.

Why Choose Keswick?

We offer more than just a job, we offer a supportive, mission-driven environment where your work truly matters. Our Life Improvements include:

Compensation

Competitive market-based pay

Shift differentials for most hourly positions

Enhanced holiday premium pays ranging from 2.0x to 2.5x your regular rate

Sign-on & referral bonuses

Hardship Loans

401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match

Keswick may contribute up to 3% of your annual salary into your retirement each year, based on organizational performance, on top of your own savings

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage for team members part time and full time, 20 plus hours per week

Medical benefit premiums have not increased in six years

Employer paid short & long term disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Generous vacation with vacation cash out options twice per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

On-site Cafe with discounted meals

What will I do as a Dining Service Tech?

As a Dining Service Tech, you will carry out our mission to improve the experience of aging together by assembling and distributing meals to residents/patients and visitors according to resident/patient selections and following proper safety and sanitation practices. You will also wash pots, and perform related kitchen duties.

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. Wipes down work areas daily including steam table, tray line, counters, carts, trucks and other areas.

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.

Buses 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.

Coordinates 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.

What is required in this position?

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

What makes Keswick unique?

Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.

Keswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part Time 4pm-8pm