Dietary Aide

Highlandsrhc; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans available to full-time employees

401(k) with company match

TapCheck – Early Access to Pay

Job summary

Highlands Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Food Service Aide to assist with food preparation and provide a pleasant dining experience. The role offers both full-time and part-time positions with weekend and holiday shifts included. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees, along with a 401(k) with company match.

Candidates should have knowledge in food service preparation, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join a supportive team that values equal opportunity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in food service preparation and clean up.
• Verbal and written English communication skills are required.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food procedures are followed.
• Prepares food using proper food handling techniques.
• Assist in serving meals and maintaining cleanliness in the food service department.

Skills

Food service preparation

English communication

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 part‑time 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
• 401(k) 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. Highlands’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, and employee activities.