What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Preparation Associate position at DIVERSIFIED HUMAN SERVICES INC?
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DIVERSIFIED HUMAN SERVICES, INC.
Part-time
Services to the Aging, Central Kitchen-Donora, PA
**DAYLIGHT HOURS and OFF WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS**
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 home-bound 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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