Join our mission
to provide compassionate, professional, and caring service in order to enhance the quality of life for residents, clients, and co-workers.
Step into the legacy of Homewood at Frederick
a cherished part of Homewood Retirement Centers. We are a beacon of support and vitality, evolving from the historic Francis Scott Key Hotel to our modern-day community. At Homewood, our mission is to infuse the lives of our residents and clients with compassion, professionalism, and care. We offer a vibrant culture where teamwork is the heartbeat, innovative solutions flourish, and job satisfaction knows no bounds. Here, relationships are forged for life, and longevity is celebrated. Join us in the joy of making a profound difference in the lives of others, all while embracing a strong sense of community and a supportive work environment!
What's in it for you?
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs - we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Christmas bonus totaling 1% of your annual earnings
• Shift and weekend differentials

But that's not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

• Referral bonus of up to $600
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Job Summary:
Responsible for delivering food to residents and guests in an attractive and professional manner. Ensures a high quality dining experience for residents and guests in the delivery of food in a restaurant-style environment.
Essential Functions:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information
2. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices
3. Assists with the preparation of meal trays by placing condiments, silverware, food, beverages and special items on trays. Prepares room for dining by placing linens on the tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, utensils, menus, etc
4. Serves food on trays and/or tables in an attractive manner and appetizing in appearance
5. Responsible to wait on tables in a restaurant style manor using proper serving etiquette
6. Responsible to assist in creating a positive restaurant style environment for our residents and guests
7. Assists with the preparation of meals
8. Delivers tray carts and nourishment's to the nursing areas/floors
9. Responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitation of dishes, utensils, equipment and work areas by following established work procedures and standards of sanitation
10. Assists with special food functions (banquets, teas, etc.)
11. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications:

1. Food service experience preferred
2. Ability to understand and follow oral and printed instructions
3. High degree of personal hygiene and cleanliness
4. Ability to do repeated pushing of tray carts, and lifting or carrying a minimum of 25 pounds throughout an eight hour shift
5. Ability to stand and walk throughout the course of an eight hour shift
6. Must treat residents and the public with kindness and respect in a cheerful manner
7. Ability to use the point of service system preferred

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift; bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds frequently throughout the shift. Ability to do repeated pushing of food tray carts.