Food Service Worker, Scranton Skilled Nursing (PT, Days/Nights)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Scranton is seeking a Food Service Worker to support food service operations. The role involves assembling meal trays, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring proper food handling. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and food service experience. Good communication skills are essential for effective interaction with staff and patients. This position plays a crucial role in delivering quality service to clients in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Institutional or commercial food service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble trays of prepared foods for distribution.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Operate equipment and assist in food service duties.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Food Services Manager, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of duties directly related to the set‑up, service, breakdown, and clean‑up resulting from the provision of food service to patients, clients, residents, employees and guests of Allied Services.

Brief Description

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age‑specific needs of the patients served.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience Preferred.

Work Experience

Institutional or Commercial Food Service Experience Preferred.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities

• Works on patient tray line. Assembles trays of prepared foods, consisting of both general and therapeutic diets, for distribution.
• Returns tray carts to dish room at designated times for washing. Racks and washes soiled dishes and utensils in automatic dishwasher.
• Strips and stacks soiled dishes and trays in dish room for washing.
• Delivers and stores clean dishes to proper storage location.
• Maintains work area in a clean, neat, orderly manner. Completes sanitation responsibilities as assigned.
• Washes certain items by hand, such as pots and pans.
• Operates the cash register in employee cafeteria during meal and break times including related cleaning and re‑stocking duties.
• Sweeps and mops floors throughout the kitchen as well as refrigeration units.
• Turns on and operates equipment as necessary.
• Removes trash from the kitchen area and accurately sorts recyclables.
• Assembles and distributes patient nourishment items for afternoon or H.S. snacks.
• Receives deliveries of food and supplies, places in appropriate location to ensure proper storage and rotation.

Special Employment Requirements

• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff and visitors.
• Must be able to read.