Food Service Aide

Century Healthcare; Kingston (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Colonial Life voluntary benefits

401K with company match

TapCheck - Early Access to Pay

Job summary

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Kingston, PA is seeking a full-time Food Service Aide to support daily nutrition services. You will assist the Director of Food Service in meal preparation, serving, and maintaining sanitary, safe kitchen operations.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and good English communication. We offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, benefits for full-time staff, and a team‑oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous long term care experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food procedures are followed.
• Prepares food using proper food handling and safety techniques.
• Maintains proper temperature of food during preparation and service.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in food service department.
• Assist in serving meals, beverages, and special items on a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Label, dates, and stores food properly.
• Maintain a clean sanitary work area.
• Perform dishwashing service and cleaning procedures.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

English communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Aide

Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 92 bed long term care facility located at 615 Wyoming Ave. Kingston, PA.

We are currently looking for full-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
• · 401K 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

Maple Ridge 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. Maple Ridge's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, and employee activities.