Food Service Aide -PRN

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Hummelstown is hiring a Food Service Aide. In this role, you'll prepare high-quality food, assist patients in making menu selections, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a Food Handlers Card. Preferred qualifications include certification in safe food handling and experience in healthcare or restaurants. Join a dedicated team making a difference in patient care while enjoying opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
• Assist patients with menu selections.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Sanitation practices

Education

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, In partnership with Select Medical.

Position: Food Service Aide

Location: Hummelstown, PA

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• Prepare high‑quality food in a timely and efficient manner.
• Operate equipment and perform related duties in a safe manner.
• Complete all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising the quality of work.
• Maintain compliance to regulatory requirements for safe food handling, by following sanitation, infection control, risk management guidelines and HACCP plan.
• Completes cleaning duties, pulling trash, sweeping, mopping.
• Assist patients in completing menu selections, offering alternative menu in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
• Update and validate diet changes in the patient diet management system, prints and distributes reports, tallies, menus and meal tickets.
• Stock nourishment rooms and assist with kitchen stocking.
• Perform cafeteria duties as assigned including serving, grilling, stocking, cleaning and cash handling.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Food Handlers Card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling.
• Healthcare/restaurant experience.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Willingness to perform routine tasks and effectively work alongside the culinary team and leaders.

Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee’s first day of work.