Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. • Sinking Spring, PA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Food Service Worker to assist in preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role contributes to providing nutritious meals and positive resident and customer experiences as part of a supportive team.

The position involves food preparation, meal service according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas. The employee follows food safety and sanitation guidelines and interacts positively with residents, staff, and guests.

High school graduation or equivalent and previous food-service or kitchen experience are preferred, but kitchen experience is not required. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law, and residence within the service area is required. The role requires routine repetitive work, extended periods of standing, sitting, bending, and walking, and working around food and cleaning products. Employees must be able to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Able to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
• Able to work around food and cleaning products.
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification required where mandated by state or county law.
• Residency within the service area required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment.

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.
• PNC EarnedIt, allowing employees to get paid when needed.
• Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
• Hands-on training and support.
• Career development.
• Additional benefits may vary by location and eligibility and may include vacation, holiday, and sick pay, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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