Dietary Aide / Cook
hearthside nursing homeState College, PA
Dietary Aide / Cook
hearthside nursing homeState College, PAJunior L3
Food Service ContractorsAssisted Living Facilities for the ElderlyNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Job Description:
- Now Hiring: Dietary Aides / Cooks1 full-time dietary aide 2nd shift (12pm to 8pm)1 full-time dietary aide 1st shift (6am to 2pm)1 PRN- dietary aide 1st shift1 PRN- dietary aide 2nd shift
- General Purpose:
- Assist in food preparation and serving; maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Cook.
Essential Job Functions:
This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:
Food Preparation, Serving and Cleaning:
- Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
- Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
- Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.
- Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.
- Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.
- Deliver loaded food carts to corridor and return unloaded carts to dish washing unit.
- Collect soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables and transport them to dish washing area.
- Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe off dining room and worktables, clean utensils, pots and pans; mop floors in dietary, etc., as assigned.
- Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment as assigned.
- Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils.
- SupplyStock and store food items as assigned.
- Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.
- Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents, as necessary.
- Other duties
- Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
- Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
- Qualifications for Dietary Cook:
- Previous cooking experience required
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Familiarity with dietary restrictions and modified diets
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
- Responsibilities of Dietary Cook:
- Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements
- Assist with shift coverage for call-outs, vacations, or staffing needs
- Ensure meals meet state and federal guidelines for skilled nursing facilities
- Follow therapeutic and modified diets, including low-sodium, diabetic, and pureed diets
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
- Monitor food temperatures, storage procedures, and sanitation practices
- Work collaboratively with the dietary team to support smooth daily operations
Why Join Us?
Skip the late-night restaurant hours and enjoy a more balanced schedule. We offer a stable, team-oriented environment where your work directly contributes to the health and well-being of our residents.
Apply today to bring your skills into a role that makes a real difference!
Walk-in Interviews Welcome Monday to Friday, between 10 am and 4 pmBenefits:
- Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance
- Ability to Commute:
- State College, PA 16801 (Required)
Benefits: Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Level
Junior L3
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State College, PA
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Industry
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