What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Services Associate position at Penn Highlands Healthcare?
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**$2,500 SIGN ON/RETENTION BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES**
Summary:
YOU'LL PROVIDE MEAL SERVICE DUTIES ON TRAY-LINE, IN THE CAFETERIA, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL FACILITY. WASHES DISHES FOR PATIENT SERVICE AND CAFETERIA SERVICE. DELIVERS TRAYS AND FOOD TO PATIENTS AND COLLECTS UPON COMPLETION. PREPARES AND DELIVERS NOURISHMENTS TO PATIENT FLOORS. RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSIGNED SANITATION. TRANSPORTS FOOD/SUPPLIES/TRAYS TO EAST/WEST UNIT. RECEIVES AND STORES FOOD INVENTORY. APPLIES DIET THERAPY IN TRAY-LINE AND PRODUCTION AREAS. FACILITATES COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PATIENTS, NURSING, AND NUTRITION SERVICES. ASSISTS CLINICAL STAFF WITH PATIENT REQUESTS AND PREFERENCES AND ENTERS SAID DATA INTO THE INFORMATION SYSTEM TO BETTER ORGANIZE PATIENT NOURISHMENT. DELIVERS TRAYS AND FOOD TO PATIENTS AND COLLECTS UPON COMPLETION. PREPARES AND DELIVERS NOURISHMENTS TO PATIENT FLOORS. APPLIES DIET THERAPY IN TRAY-LINE AND PRODUCTION AREAS.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- HAVE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT PREFERRED.
- HAVE 6 MONTHS >#43; EXPERIENCE IN KITCHEN AREA PREFERRED
- MUST UNDERSTAND UNIT MEASUREMENTS, SUCH AS OUNCES, POUNDS, CUPS, ETC.
- MUST KNOW HOW TO USE A SCALE
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive Compensation based on experience
- Shift and Weekend Pay Differentials
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Supportive and Experienced Peers
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match Short
- & Long Term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
- Cafeteria Discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health
- & Wellness Programs