Housekeeper / Food Service Assistant

Woods Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Woods Services is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant responsible for cafeteria operations, including cleaning and food service compliance. Ideal candidates will have a supportive attitude, knowledge of kitchen and housekeeping tasks, and a desire to help individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO - Paid time off

On-site medical center

403b retirement plan

Continuing education programs

Tuition-assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Related kitchen and housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and orderly condition of the cafeteria.
• Food prep and service according to standards and scheduled menus.
• Complete checklists and report maintenance concerns.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed, and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO - Paid time off
• On-site medical center
• 403b retirementplan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assistance program
• Career growth opportunities

Salary: Starting at $15 / hour

Job Summary

The Food Service Assistant for Holland is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderly condition of Holland as well as the daily operation of its cafeteria. Provides food service to both individuals and staff. Responsible for compliance with DPW and health department standards, as well as Woods Services policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Follows a cleaning schedule to ensure the orderly and sanitary condition of all areas of Holland both inside (bathrooms, program/classroom areas, offices, windows/sills, cafeteria, kitchen, lights, vents) and out (gazebos, walkways, pavements, windows).
• The schedule will include, but is not limited to the following: floor care (sweep/mop/vacuum), trash removal and disposal, sanitation, scrubbing, dusting, and organizing.
• Responsible for food prep and service according to all relevant standards and scheduled menus. Cooperation with dieticians and medical services in the delivery of individualized diets.
• Responsible to maintain inventory and distribute and/or stock all assigned areas with necessary supplies as needed.
• Completes checklists and timely reporting of all maintenance concerns to management.
• Completes and/or assists in the completion of temperature (food, water, dishwasher), infection control, environmental, and quality assurance reports, as assigned.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment, which includes being respectful of shared space and the assurance of inventory and the maintenance of all materials and equipment.
• Educates and engages individuals in the appropriate completion of housekeeping tasks. Works with individuals with the necessary skill set and interest in utility, janitorial, or food service to improve and increase skills for future employability. Monitors performance and reports concerns to management for follow-up and assistance.
• Attends and participates in training sessions, staff meetings, and special events or assignments, as requested.
• Displays professionalism and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of staff and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet needs and ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of programs.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Related kitchen and housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

About Woods Services

Woods Services is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based non-profit population health network and advocacy organization that along with its six affiliate organizations provides life-long innovative, comprehensive, and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health and case management services to more than 22,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, child welfare, behavioral and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs.

Our Langhorne campus is home to 550 residents and provides outpatient and day programs.