Dietary Aide - FT

fhcexternal; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Culinary Services Aide to maintain a clean, safe dining environment and assist in meal preparation in a healthcare setting. You will follow safety and infection-control protocols while supporting resident well-being.

The role requires English reading/writing/speaking ability; prior institutional dietary service experience is preferred. ServeSafe certification is a plus. Pay rate is $14.25 per hour with full-time benefits available.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Previous institutional dietary service experience preferred.
• ServeSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines for the culinary department per policies and safety standards.
• Provide assistance to cooks in meal preparation and service.
• Follow Federal, State, and facility policies and infection-control procedures.
• Set up dining room and serve meals to residents, arrange trays, and load food carts.
• Wash and store dishes and maintain cleaning schedules as scheduled.
• Attend in-service trainings and report supply/equipment needs as directed.
• Adhere to safety codes and facility disaster plans; comply with HIPAA and related regulations.

Skills

English fluency

Dietary service experience

ServeSafe certification

Job description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Competitive Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more

The Culinary Services Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the culinary department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring resident/patient safety.

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director.
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Follow Federal and State regulations and Culinary Services Department policies and procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging trays, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Follow established reporting procedures for all supply and equipment needs.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
• Understand the facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the job.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Chef Manager/Culinary Director or designee.
• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Pay Rate - $14.25 Per Hour

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• ServeSafe preferred.