dietary assistant, full-time

(Peters Township Post Acute) Mcmurray SNF Healthcare LLC; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO for birthday

401k w/ match

Free telehealth visits

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Peters Township Post Acute is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service in a 140-bed facility. You will learn the food service routine, set up trays, assist with serving meals, and keep the kitchen clean and sanitary in a team-focused environment.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, with ability to read recipes and follow procedures. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cooperative work across departments.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn food service routines quickly.
• Able to read and follow recipes and procedures.
• Comfort with reading technical procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Strip down returned trays and operate the dishwasher.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas and equipment.
• Record water temperature and chlorine levels of dishwashing system.
• Assist with stocking groceries and helping the cook or dietary supervisor as needed.

Skills

Food service

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Reading recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handler certificate

Job description

Dietary Aide Peters Township Post Acute is a 140-bed facility located at 113 W. McMurray Rd., Canonsburg. Here, \"We Make People Better\". We make our patients better with the expert care of our tenured clinical and rehab teams. We make our facility better through our exceptional housekeeping and maintenance departments. We make our staff better by showing our appreciation with: $16/hr. PTO for your birthday multiple healthcare plans to fit your budget free telehealth visits w/ medical HSA & FSA available 401k w/ match General Purpose

Essential Duties

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.