Food Service Aide

Century HCC; Montrose (Susquehanna County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadow View in Montrose, PA is seeking a Food Service Aide to join our care team. This role supports meal preparation, service, and clean-up in a long-term care setting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, possess strong English communication skills, and be able to stand, bend, lift up to 50 pounds.

A PA driver's license is required. Previous long-term care experience is preferred, and you must follow safety protocols and food handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food service preparation and cleanup.
• Verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist in meal preparation, service, and cleanup.
• Maintain clean and orderly food storage and work areas.
• Ensure proper labeling and dating of food items.
• Report hazards or equipment issues to supervisor.

Skills

Food service knowledge

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PA driver's license

Job description

Meadow View is currently looking for a Food Service Aide to join our team!

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• 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.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous long term care experience or institutional food service preferred.
• Certificate/Licenses: Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation by the employer, without posing a direct threat to him/her or to others.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure all food procedures are followed.
• Prepares food using proper food handlingand safety techniques
• Maintains proper temperature of foodduring preparation and service
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning dutiesin food service department
• Assist in serving meals, beverages, andspecial items on a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in aclean and orderly manner.
• Label, dates, and stores food properly
• Maintain a clean sanitary work area
• Maintain clean kitchen Equipment
• Prepare dining room for service
• Perform dishwashing service and cleaningprocedures
• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed
• Assure safety and health regulations arebeing followed
• Report any complaints to supervisor.
• Report all hazardous conditions orequipment to supervisor
• Report any abuse immediately tosupervisor.
• Assist in food preparation for special mealsor events.
• Maintain Confidentiality of all resident’sinformation to assure residents rights areprotected
• Report all work related injuries tosupervisor.
• Transport all food carts in a safe and propermanner.
• Wear proper work attire including hair netsand badges.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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