Dietary Services Aide

Lifepoint Health • Meyersdale, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

A Cook performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the provision of food service and nutritional support to patients, employees, and visitors.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Ability to be ServSafe Certified within 3 months of hire. Also, must re-certify every 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Two Years experience in food services hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions
• Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food needed
• Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements
• Coordinates timing of preparation in order to meet service schedules for patients, staff and visitors
• Adheres to standardized recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control food cost
• Provides maintenance and sanitation of equipment in food production areas
• Adheres to sanitation and food safety standards (HACCP)
• Participates in the process of ordering supplies
• Gives direction to personnel assisting in food preparation
• Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of duties and responsibilities
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as necessary

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED