Dietary Aide
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center•Chambersburg, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join its caregiving team. The role involves preparing and delivering food and meal trays for residents according to menus, diet cards, and instructions from the manager or cook; assisting with meal service and food preparation; and maintaining clean, sanitized work areas. Available part-time shifts are 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Every other weekend is required. The position is located at 201 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- High school education or high school equivalency diploma.
- Successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical/drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or deliver juice, applesauce, and pudding to the nurses’ station for medication passes at appropriate times.
- Set up resident meal trays according to specified diets, including appropriate place settings and condiments.
- Place appropriate hot and cold food items on residents’ trays at mealtimes according to menus, diet cards, or direction from the manager or cook.
- Prepare sandwiches, juices, and special or meal items according to diet cards and place them on trays at mealtimes.
- Prepare and/or deliver food items for the restorative program according to posted policy.
- Deliver meal trays to appropriate destinations on the nursing floor, retrieve them at appropriate times, and collect trays and dishware before the end of the shift.
- Break down trays, run items through the dish machine, put items away, and restock the machine with appropriate chemicals.
- Remove trash after each meal; sweep, mop, and sanitize work areas according to checklists or supervisor or cook direction.
- Answer phone calls and requests from nursing staff and residents appropriately and fulfill requests in a timely manner.
- Assist the cook when needed.
- Make authorized food substitutions.
- Assist with food preparation for special meals and parties.
Benefits
- Get paid daily.
- Competitive pay rates.
- Comprehensive benefits plan and 401(k).
- Core benefits start the first day of the month following the date of hire.
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Orientation and training with ongoing management support.
- Employee recognition awards and programs.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Team-centered culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
