Dining servers

ISH Dining Services; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ISH Dining Services is seeking a Food Service Aide to support meal preparation, tray assembly, and serving in a healthcare setting. You will transport trays to resident floors, clean work areas, and help ensure safety and sanitation standards are followed during service.

The role involves shift work, cooperation with the Director/Assistant Director of Food Service, and adherence to infection control policies. Prior experience in food service and the ability to follow instructions are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations.
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists in meals, snacks and beverages.
• Assembles trays and handles transport to resident floors.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas during service.
• Follows infection control procedures and PPE guidelines.
• Supports state inspections preparation and notifications.
• Reports hazards or injuries to supervisor immediately.
• Complies with CMS vaccination guidelines.

Job description

ISH Dining Services -

We are hiring Full-time & Part-time positions

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Food service or the Assistant Food Service Director, the Food Service Aide works in the kitchen assisting in the preparation and service of food and follows a cleaning schedule. The service of food may include the transporting of food trays to the nursing units.

The Food Service Aide may be responsible for some and/or all of the following functions some and/or all of the time under the assignment and direction of his/her supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and/or assists in preparation of meals, snacks and beverages.
• Responsible for or assists in assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Continuously cleans food service work areas as food preparation and service is done.
• Labels nourishment and sends or transports them to resident floors.
• Transporting trays and carts to or from the resident floors.
• Uses all equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Follow proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies and prepares food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Follows facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times to maintain sanitary preparation and storage areas. Uses personal protective equipment when indicated. Follow facility procedures for resident trays that require special handling.
• Inspects food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety, or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems. Corrects problem and/or reports problems promptly to Director of Food Service.
• Communicates with Director of Food Service or Assistant Director of Food Service throughout shift as needed to best meet needs of residents.
• Assists department head with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey training. Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor.
• Attends in-service education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks.
• Reports injury to self and others to supervisory immediately
• Must follow CMS mandate/guidelines for vaccination