Dietary Aide

Food Service Aide Highlands Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 120-bed long term care facility located at 918 Main Street Laporte, PA. We are currently looking for full-time and part‑time Food Service Aides. Shifts include every other weekend and every other holiday. What you get from us as a Food Service Aide Hourly rates based on experience. Medical, dental, vision plans available to full‑time employees Voluntary benefits through Colonial Life 401(k) with company match TapCheck – Early Access to Pay

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides assistance in all nutrition service functions as directed by the Director of Food Service in accordance with the center’s standards and procedures, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Assists with providing nourishing, attractive, well-balanced meals and a pleasant dining experience. Must follow company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

1. 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.
2. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Experience: Previous long term care experience or institutional food service preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without a 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 handling and safety techniques. Maintains proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in food service department. Assist in serving meals, beverages, and special items on a timely manner. Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner. Label, dates, and stores food properly. Maintain a clean sanitary work area. Perform dishwashing service and cleaning procedures. Prepare and deliver snacks as directed. Other duties as assigned. Highlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Highlands’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, and employee activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Highlandsrhc