Kitchen Associate
- Location
- Duncansville, PA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 19 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Food preparation and cooking
- Food safety and sanitation
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift
Also useful
- ServSafe Certification
- Dietary guidelines knowledge
- Healthcare or institutional food service experience
- Line cook or dietary aide experience
Join a Team That Nourishes Recovery
At Pyramid Healthcare, every role contributes to helping individuals rebuild their lives. Our Duncansville Inpatient Facility is seeking a dependable and passionate Full-Time Kitchen Associate to prepare nutritious meals that support the health, wellness, and recovery of our clients.
If you enjoy cooking, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and want your work to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Full-Time Kitchen Associate is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. This role ensures clients receive nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and support their treatment and recovery experience.
Essential Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Service
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to established menus and recipes
- Ensure meals meet quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards
- Accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions as directed
- Assist with menu planning and food preparation based on client census and facility needs
- Ensure timely meal service for clients and staff
Kitchen Operations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen and food service areas
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines
- Complete required temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and documentation
- Clean and sanitize equipment, dishes, utensils, and workstations
- Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating food inventory
- Monitor food supplies and communicate inventory needs to leadership
Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to all local, state, and company food service regulations
- Report maintenance, equipment, or safety concerns promptly
- Participate in required trainings and maintain applicable certifications
- Follow all Pyramid Healthcare policies and procedures
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
- Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, lift, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety
Preferred
- Previous experience as a Cook, Dietary Aide, Line Cook, or Food Service Worker
- Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, long-term care, or institutional food service settings
- ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.
DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
About Pyramid Healthcare
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services - psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. - that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Why Join Pyramid?
- Join a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization.
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in recovery.
- Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
- Help advance access to addiction treatment and recovery services in the Pittsburgh community.
- Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to client success.
- Employees and families all have free virtual health care.
- Take up to 50% of your earned pay in advance of payday to help cover surprise expenses.
Join our team and help create a positive recovery experience-one meal at a time.:
*Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our responsibility to ensure client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting-body regulations.*
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Pyramid Healthcare's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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