Dietary : Part Time Aide and Cook

Part Time Dietary Aide/Cook

Whitehall Borough Post Acute is a 166-bed post-acute care facility located at 505 Weyman Rd in Whitehall Borough Pa. Our positive reputation in the community is a testament to our incredible staff members.

Join us and experience the difference for yourself.

Hourly Compensation Range $16.00 -$16.50

Specific Shift: 29 hours Rotation Weekly

Same day pay OPTIONS 3RD PARTY through PayActiv*

Additional information about our facility:

• Strong clinical team
• Long-term staff
• Strong census
• Good reputation

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Clear Cisive Background Check- last 7 years reviewed
• Compassion for a vulnerable population

Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to read and understand procedure and instruction manuals and directions.

Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and Division.

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the need's basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Aide Duties

Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.

Set up meal trays.

Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.

Assist with serving the different meals.

Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.

Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.

Operate dishwasher.

Prepare nourishments and snacks.

Sweep and mop kitchen.

Carry out trash and garbage.

Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.

To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.

Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.

Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.

Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.

Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Essential Cook Duties

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.

Ability to prepare special diets accurately.

Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods.

Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments. Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.

Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Assist with serving the different meals.

Clean cooking area and serving carts.

Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision. To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and follow recipes.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and/or hearing very frequently. Tasting and/or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.