Dining Service Tech- Flex/PRN at Keswick — Baltimore, USA | Base Career

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Dining Service Tech

PRN/Flex, as needed

Shift Time: 4pm-8pm

$17-$17.50/hour (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.

Keswick is an independently owned long-term care facility.

With over 140 years of expertise, Keswick has become the area's premier provider of services for older adults.

We are driven by our mission to improve the experience of aging, together.

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.

Why Choose Keswick?

Keswick employees are part of a compassionate and award-winning team, working together to deliver top care to the people of Baltimore.

When you join our team, you can expect:

Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
Dental and vision benefits
Free short- and long-term disability coverage
Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for full-time employees (optional supplemental life insurance)
401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
MTA discounted bus passes
Teladoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services

• Employee Recognition Program

Free access to our Employee Wellness Program , such as Zumba and Pilates

What will I do as a Dining Service Tech?

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.

Dining Service Tech- Flex/PRN

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