Dietary Aide - FULL TIME

About the role

Whitehall Borough Post Acute is a 166-bed post-acute care facility located at 505 Weyman Rd in Whitehall Borough, PA. Our positive reputation in the community is a testament to our incredible staff members. Join us and experience the difference for yourself.

Responsibilities

• Hourly Compensation Range: $16.00
• Specific Shift Times: 2-week rotation, Full Time - 6am-2:30pm (32 or 40 hours)
• WEEK 1: Sunday - Off, Monday - 6am-2:30pm, Tuesday - 6am-2:30pm, Wednesday - Off, Thursday - 6am-2:30pm, Friday - Off, Saturday - 6am-2:30pm
• WEEK 2: Sunday - 6am-2:30pm, Monday - 6am-2:30pm, Tuesday - Off, Wednesday - 6am-2:30pm, Thursday - 6am-2:30pm, Friday - 6am-2:30pm, Saturday - Off
• Medical, Vision and Dental Options
• Holiday and Birthday Pay
• Gym Discounts - Active and Fit Direct
• Same day pay OPTIONS 3RD PARTY through PayActiv*
• Additional Information About Our Facility: Strong clinical team, Long-term staff, Strong census, Good reputation

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Applicants under 18 must have a workers permit and parents' consent required for onboarding documentation
• Clear Cisive Background Check - last 7 years reviewed
• Compassion for a vulnerable population

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus
• Able to follow instructions and safety guidelines
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to read and understand procedure and instruction manuals and directions
• Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and Division

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
• General Purpose: Dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period
• Set up meal trays
• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes
• Assist with serving the different meals
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift
• Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles
• Operate dishwasher
• Prepare nourishments and snacks
• Sweep and mop kitchen
• Carry out trash and garbage
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors
• Participate in the orientation and on going training of dietary staff
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
• Mental Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Standing and /or walking very frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently
• Talking and /or hearing very frequently
• Tasting and /or smelling very frequently
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. In addition, the Company complies with affirmative action requirements for federal contractors, including consideration for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

General Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.