Dietary Aide

Highlands Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center; Davidson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Voluntary benefits

401K with company match

TapCheck - Early Access to Pay

Job summary

Highlands Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Food Service Aide to support meal preparation, service, and daily operations in a 120-bed long-term care setting in Laporte, PA. The role supports nourishing, well-balanced meals and a pleasant dining experience, following center policies and procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate knowledge of food service, safety practices, and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of food service preparation and cleanup.
• Verbal and written English communication skills.
• Prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking, lifting, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food procedures and safety practices.
• Prepare food using proper handling techniques.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties in the food service department.
• Assist in serving meals, beverages, and special items timely.
• Keep food storage areas clean and orderly.
• Label, date, and store food properly.
• Maintain a clean sanitary work area.
• Perform dishwashing and related cleaning procedures.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service knowledge

English communication

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highlands Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center -

Food Service Aide

Highlands Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 120-bed long term care facility located at 918 Main Street Laporte, PA.

We are currently looking for full-time and parttime Food Service Aides. Shifts include every other weekend and every other holiday.

What you get from us as a Food Service Aide:

• Hourly rates based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision plans available to full-time employees
• Voluntary benefits through Colonial Life
• 401K with company match
• TapCheck - Early Access to Pay

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides assistance in all nutrition service functions as directed by the Director of Food Service in accordance with the center’s standards and procedures, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Assists with providing nourishing, attractive, well-balanced meals and a pleasant dining experience. Must follow company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• 1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires demonstrated knowledge and ability in food service preparation and clean up. Verbal and written English communication skills. Position requires prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking, stooping, lifting, stretching, moving heavy items, and lifting/ carrying up to 50 pounds.
• 2. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3. Experience: Previous long term care experience or institutional food service preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation by the employer, without posing a direct threat to him/her or to others.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 1. Ensure all food procedures are followed.
• 2. Prepares food using proper food handling and safety techniques
• 3. Maintains proper temperature of food during preparation and service
• 4. Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in food service department
• 5. Assist in serving meals, beverages, and special items on a timely manner.
• 6. Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• 7. Label, dates, and stores food properly
• 8. Maintain a clean sanitary work area.
• 9. Perform dishwashing service and cleaning procedures.
• 10. Prepare and deliver snacks as directed
• 11. Other duties as assigned

Highlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Maple Ridge's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, and employee activities.