Compassionate Dietary Aide in Healthcare Kitchen

Universal Health Services; Westwood (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

401K with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our 82-bed psychiatric facility in Augusta, GA. You will assist in preparing and serving meals to staff, patients, and visitors under the dietary manager.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork, with ServSafe food handler certification encouraged within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and 1–3 months prior experience or training; or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Dietary aide to prepare and serve food for staff, patients, and visitors at the facility.
• Assist patients under the dietary manager and support dietary team.
• Follow state and federal regulations on food safety; keep dining areas clean; stock supplies; store food properly to avoid contamination.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Stamina

Reading recipes

ServSafe certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our 82-bed psychiatric facility in Augusta, GA. You will assist in preparing and serving meals to staff, patients, and visitors under the dietary manager.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork, with ServSafe food handler certification encouraged within 90 days of hire.