Food Preparation Associate

Comprehensive Benefits Package   •   Tuition Discounts   •   Career Advancement     

 DIVERSIFIED HUMAN SERVICES, INC.

Central Kitchen-

Donora, PA

**DAYLIGHT HOURS and OFF WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS**

Overall Function:

Prepares meals daily for the Aging Services nutrition program.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares meals daily for the Aging Services nutrition program.
• Assembles and prepares ingredients and supplies as indicated by menu.
• Prepares and packages congregate and homebound meals, to required specifications, for transportation.
• Maintains sanitation of kitchen and cleanliness of equipment and utensils, as directed, to meet Health Department Standards.
• Assists in stocking food storage shelves and inventory maintenance.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

•  Ability to receive, understand, and communicate information with effectiveness, and  follow directions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of institutional food preparation and equipment.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Ability to assist, move and/or transfer equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to move about the production area, as may be required, to prepare food and operate equipment.

• Ability to reach overhead shelving with the assistance

Available Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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