Compassionate Hospital Dietary Aide

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Three+ weeks PTO first year

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Accident Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Discounted Meals

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Dietary Aide to support patient meals and dietary orders. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a hospital kitchen.

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and Food Handler's certification. Hospital kitchen experience is preferred; starting pay is $23.00/hour with annual merit increases and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain before start date.
• Food Handler's certification required.
• Hospital kitchen experience preferred but not mandatory for strong candidates.
• Comfort with reading recipes and adjusting ingredients as directed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient meals following dietary orders and recipes.
• Assist cooks and Kitchen Manager in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain kitchen safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Read, interpret, and adjust recipes and measurements for menu changes.

Skills

Kitchen safety

Reading recipes

Measuring & conversions

Food safety

Patient dietary orders

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Slicers

Mixers

Dishwashers

Job description

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Dietary Aide to support patient meals and dietary orders. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a hospital kitchen.

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and Food Handler's certification. Hospital kitchen experience is preferred; starting pay is $23.00/hour with annual merit increases and a comprehensive benefits package.