Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. • South Daytona, FL

13h • $15

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide to assist with preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences.

The position involves preparing food, serving residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas. The employee works with residents, staff, guests, administration, and HCSG leadership while following instructions, team practices, food safety and sanitation guidelines, and applicable COVID-19 vaccination policies. Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required when mandated by state or county law. Residency within the service area is required.

The starting pay rate is $15.00 per hour. A high school diploma or equivalent and previous food service or kitchen experience are preferred but not required. The role requires the ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds, push or pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods. It also involves continuous routine, repetitive tasks and working around food and cleaning products.

Requirements

• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
• Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
• Ability to lift or carry a maximum of 30 pounds and push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
• Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification when required by state or county law.
• Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a food service or kitchen environment preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
• Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free telemedicine.
• Free prescription discount program.
• Free employee assistance programs.
• Access to PNC EarnedIt to get paid when needed.
• Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
• Hands-on training and support.
• Career development.
• Depending on location and eligibility, benefits may include vacation, holiday, and sick pay; medical, dental, and vision insurance; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and other voluntary insurance products.

What This Job Offers

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