Dietary Aide, Dietary Services – Westmoreland Manor

Westmoreland County Prison; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide for its Dietary Services department at Westmoreland Manor. This dynamic role involves preparing and serving food in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting cooking staff as needed. Applicants should have a high school diploma and ideally some experience in food service or long-term care environments.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.
• At least one year of food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve foods for tray line.
• Check supplies, prepare supplements, and maintain daily records.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment, and fill in for cooks as needed.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Operating commercial dietary equipment

Lifting heavy equipment

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Westmoreland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a policywhere qualified applicants are hired without regard to race, color, sex, religion,national origin, or non-job-related handicaps or disabilities.

Dietary Aide, Dietary Services – Westmoreland Manor

Westmoreland Manor is seeking applicants for a full-time Dietary Aide in our dietary services department for the “PM Float” shift. We are looking for energetic, quick-learners who are able to work in a fast-paced kitchen and cafeteria environment! The pay rates for these positions are base $17.30/hour.

The purpose of this position is to prepare and serve foods for tray line. Dietary aides also check supplies, prepare supplements, maintain daily records and totals, review menus and work orders, and work tray assembly. Aides also maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment/utensils, and fills-in for cooks as-needed.

Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Prior experience in long term care is preferred. At least one year of food service experience preferred.

Further requirements for the position:

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations for purposes of converting and measuring recipes and ordering supplies.
• Ability to operate commercial dietary equipment.
• Ability to manipulate heavy carts.
• Ability to lift and maneuver weights up to 75 pounds without assistance.

Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment Dietary Aide Assessment (written test) and lift test, and must successfully pass both tests.

Position is open until filled. Resumes should be sent to: