Food Service Aide job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Food Service Aide to join our team at our program in Russellton, PA.
Earn $16.25 /hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Position Details

The Culinary & Nutritional Service Worker is responsible for aiding in all dietary and culinary functions as directed in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility and in accordance with established dietary practices.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers


ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED preferred.
* certified food handler through the Department of Health preferred.
* One year of cooking experience is preferred.
* Valid Driver's License
* All Clearances required by OMHSAS

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt CUSTOMARY HOURS: 7:30am-3:30 pm

HOURS/WEEK : 40

DIVISION:

DEPARTMENT : Dietary

DIRECT SUPERVISOR : Food Service Manager

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES : None

Mission

As stewards of the Vincentian spirit, employees of Marillac St. Vincent Family Services are committed to strengthening and empowering those most in need to reach their greatest potential. We fulfill our mission through quality programs for children, teens, families, seniors and homeless.

Core Values

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility and honesty

Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion

Creativity - Being continuously resourceful and inventive

Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people

Empowerment - Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

Team Behaviors

1. Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one’s approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
2. A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization’s goals.
3. Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
4. Client/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one’s self professionally.
5. Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.

General Summary

Under direct supervision provide supportive services to the Dietary Department

to clean and sanitize trays dishes and utensils equipment for the well-being of children,

staff and guests and in compliance with Board of Health Standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Deliver breakfast to all classrooms. Set up coolers for all classrooms.
2. Collect soiled dishes from assigned classrooms and return them to kitchen sanitation station, according to schedule. Return any leftover food to the kitchen for disposal. Store unused bread.
3. Operate dish machine A.M. and P.M. When dry, sort, cover and put clean dishes and flatware away. Complete spoon inventory after each meal. Clean dish machine & curtains after breakfast and at the end of each day. De-lime dish machine weekly. Scrub kitchen sanitation station trash can weekly.
4. Set up carts with proper dishes and food for noon meal. Deliver lunch carts to assigned classrooms, according to schedule.
5. Maintain own work area, including cleaning and sanitizing dish machine and kitchen sanitation station, sorting tables, drawers and shelves to meet Board of Health standards at all times. Daily after each use, cleans and sanitizes meal delivery carts (bus, dish dollies & metal). Sweeps and mops floor in kitchen sanitation station. Perform duties on Sanitation Checklist.
6. Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning spills or other potential safety hazards in work area, assist in organizing food storage areas.
7. Acts with integrity and aspires to model the DCMC Core Values in the delivery of all services

Job Requirements

Experience/Education

No specific education or experience is required.

Qualifications

Must be able to read and following verbal and/or written instructions, procedures and policies. Able to transport foodservice carts. Ability to operate dish machine. Ability to lift trays, utensils, dishes, up to 25 lbs.

Language

Ability to read and speak English proficiently.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, walk, read and hear.
2. At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

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.

1. Internal office space.
2. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Benefits

* Annual Employee Incentive Bonus
* $6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
* $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($3,000 part-time)
* $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
* $250 Wellbeing Fund per year

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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Description

The Food & Nutrition Service Aide I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Emergency Nurses Association bestows the Lantern Award on emergency departments that exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of nursing leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.

Qualifications

Required:

* High School graduate required.
* Various Start Times

Preferred:

* This position consists of simple functions which can be learned with on the job training.

Hours include Days and Evenings

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.