Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. • Williamston, NC

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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 contributes to providing nutritious meals and enhancing customer and resident experiences as part of a supportive team.

The position involves preparing food, serving meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas. Employees are expected to follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, work collaboratively, and interact positively with residents, staff, and guests.

A high school diploma or equivalent and previous food service or kitchen experience are preferred but not required. Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law, and residency within the service area is required. Physical demands include lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds, and standing, sitting, bending, and walking for extended periods. The role also requires performing routine, repetitive tasks continuously 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.
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds; stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
• Work around food and cleaning products.
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification, when required by state or county law.
• Residency within the service area.

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.
• PNC EarnedIt pay access.
• 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