Compassionate Dietary Aide - Meal Prep & Tray Service

ISH Dining Services; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ISH Dining Services in the United States is seeking a Food Service Aide to assist in meal preparation and service under the supervision of the Director of Food Service. Responsibilities include transporting trays, assembling meals, and maintaining sanitary kitchen areas in accordance with state and federal regulations.

The role emphasizes compassionate resident care, teamwork with peers, and adherence to infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or assists in preparation of meals, snacks and beverages.
• Assembles trays, cleans and stores supplies and equipment.
• Continuously cleans food service work areas as food preparation and service is done.
• Labels nourishment and transports them to resident floors.
• Transports trays and carts to or from the resident floors.
• Uses equipment according to manufacturer instructions; follows cleaning techniques and maintenance schedules.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies and prepares food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Follows infection control policies; uses PPE when indicated; follows procedures for special handling of resident trays.
• Communicates with Director of Food Service or Assistant Director of Food Service throughout shift as needed to meet residents' needs.
• Attends in-service education as assigned and applies information to tasks.
• Must work well with peers in a congenial environment and maintain compassion and dignity for residents.
• Must be able to work every other weekend, as well as holidays and as needed to ensure proper staffing levels.

Job description

ISH Dining Services in the United States is seeking a Food Service Aide to assist in meal preparation and service under the supervision of the Director of Food Service. Responsibilities include transporting trays, assembling meals, and maintaining sanitary kitchen areas in accordance with state and federal regulations.

The role emphasizes compassionate resident care, teamwork with peers, and adherence to infection control practices.