Kitchen Associate

Pyramid Healthcare • Duncansville, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dependable, passionate Full-Time Kitchen Associate for its Duncansville Inpatient Facility. The role prepares and serves high-quality, nutritious meals that support clients’ health, wellness, and recovery while meeting dietary requirements. The Kitchen Associate maintains a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and food-service environment, ensuring meals are prepared and served according to established menus, recipes, and quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift, and to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety.
• Candidates selected for hire must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Cook, Dietary Aide, Line Cook, or Food Service Worker.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, long-term care, or institutional food-service settings.
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Ensure meals meet quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards.
• Accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions as directed.
• Assist with menu planning and food preparation based on client census and facility needs.
• Ensure timely meal service for clients and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food-service areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control guidelines.
• Complete required temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and documentation.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, dishes, utensils, and workstations.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating food inventory.
• Monitor food supplies and communicate inventory needs to leadership.
• Follow local, state, and company food-service regulations and Pyramid Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance, equipment, or safety concerns promptly.
• Participate in required trainings and maintain applicable certifications.

Benefits

• Free virtual health care for employees and families.
• Ability to take up to 50% of earned pay in advance of payday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Referral bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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