Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group • Portsmouth, NH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, assisting in 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 food preparation and meal service, maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas, following food-safety guidelines, and providing positive customer service to residents, staff, and guests. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment is 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.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 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 is required when mandated by state or county law.
• Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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 all 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