Compassionate Dietary Aide - Hospital Kitchen

Peak Behavioral Health; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, New Mexico is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation, service, and sanitation. The role involves assisting kitchen staff, stocking supplies, and ensuring safe food handling and proper storage in a healthcare setting.

The position is onsite with duties across dining and kitchen areas, requiring adherence to infection control procedures and safe operation of kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years experience in institutional food service is preferred.
• Understands safe food handling procedures.
• Ability to operate dishwasher, stoves, ovens, mixers and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wash/clean and sanitize kitchen cookware and utensils.
• Assist cooking staff in meal preparation.
• Serve food to patients and staff at serving counter.
• Stock supplies and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Transport and wash all dishes; record temperatures.
• Ensure proper food storage and labeling; assist with inventory.
• Adhere to safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Safe food handling

Equipment operation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

1+ years experience in institutional food service

Job description

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, New Mexico is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation, service, and sanitation. The role involves assisting kitchen staff, stocking supplies, and ensuring safe food handling and proper storage in a healthcare setting.

The position is onsite with duties across dining and kitchen areas, requiring adherence to infection control procedures and safe operation of kitchen equipment.