What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide (Afternoon/Evening - 12pm to 8pm) - FT position at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center?
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center of Lebanon, PA is seeking to hire a full-time or part-time Afternoon/Evening Dietary Aide (12-8pm) to assist our dietary services department in the preparation and service of meals for our residents. Do you have an interest in culinary services and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to join a team and use your skills in a way that makes an impact in the lives of our residents every day? If so, please read on!
ABOUT CEDAR HAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER
Serving people with excellence is our passion and we have been taking care of the Lebanon area for over 50 years. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve the quality of life for our residents and maintain the facility they call "home" with excellence. Our kitchen takes great pride in the delicious, home-cooked meals that we serve for our residents each day.
Whether you are starting off in your career or looking for a change, our facility is a great fit. In addition to competitive pay, excellent benefits, and awesome perks, we offer a thorough orientation that sets our team up for success.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DIETARY AIDE
As a dietary aide, you will assist the cooks with some food preparation duties such as peeling vegetables and fruits, preparing Jello and fruit salads, and mixing juices. Next, you will work as a team to portion out beverages and menu items into individual servings for service to residents. Part of your role at times will involve acting as a host or hostess and waitstaff in our dining room while providing high-quality service for the residents. Smiling at our residents and caring for their needs and requests brings you great fulfillment. You will also help maintain the cleanliness of the dining room, keep important items in stock, and assist your manager as requested. Overall, you enjoy staying flexible and meeting needs as they arise in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
WORK SCHEDULE
Our full-time afternoon/evening Dietary Aide is scheduled from 12pm to 8pm, 4 or 5 days a week, including every other weekend and every other holiday.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIETARY AIDE
- Must be 18 years or older
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIETARY AIDE
- Knowledge of dietary principles and dietary experience is desirable, but not necessary.
- Must possess good personal hygiene.
- Must be able to work as a team in a fast-paced environment and interact with staff, residents, families, visitors, and the general public with a positive attitude.
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Cedar Haven provides our dedicated employees with a competitive benefits package, including 3 health insurance plan options, vacation and sick days starting in the 4th month of employment, employer-paid life insurance for FT employees, bereavement, and more. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, apply today!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Dietary Aide position, please fill out our initial online application. We look forward to meeting you!