Compassionate Dietary Aide — Healthcare Facility

Universal Health Services; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a 82-bed psychiatric facility in Augusta, GA, providing specialized care to adolescents and adults. The Dietary Aide will support meal preparation and service, work under the dietary manager, and help ensure safe, clean dining areas in a team-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, some dietary/food service experience, and knowledge of safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 months experience or training in dietary/food service
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge essential
• ServSafe certification encouraged within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for staff, patients, and visitors
• Assist the dietary manager and patients as part of the dietary team
• Follow state and federal food safety regulations; maintain dining areas and stocking of supplies

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Customer service

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Reading recipes

Stamina/physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Handler certification (within 90 days)

Job description

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a 82-bed psychiatric facility in Augusta, GA, providing specialized care to adolescents and adults. The Dietary Aide will support meal preparation and service, work under the dietary manager, and help ensure safe, clean dining areas in a team-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, some dietary/food service experience, and knowledge of safety guidelines.