Dietary Aide

Auroraarizona; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Glendale, AZ is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and service for inpatients and staff. Responsibilities include preparing foods for various dietary needs, maintaining sanitary work areas, and assisting the Cook and Dietary Director under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years old, and can pass a drug screen, TB/medical clearance, and fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age and able to pass a TB test/medical clearance.
• Eligible for fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, sanitary work environment at all times.
• Organizes and serves food on tray lines and labels, dates, and stores items properly.
• Monitors and documents refrigeration and food temperatures.
• Assists Cook and Dietary Director with meal preparation for various diets.
• Follows quality control guidelines for preparation and service of food.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Food serving

Temperature monitoring

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dietary Aide Full-Time

Come join our team of professionals at Aurora Behavioral Health System. This 100-bed free standing psychiatric inpatient hospital and outpatient program located in Glendale AZ is looking for a Dietary Aide with high standards of excellence. Our psychiatric facility is licensed to treat adolescents and adults for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. The Dietary Aid works under the supervision of the Cook and Dietary Director producing foods for a variety of diets according to dietary guidelines for patients, visitors and employees.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
• Organizes and serves food on tray lines, when finished clears line, labels, dates and properly stores all food items and cleans work area.
• Checks, receives, and stores supplies properly as assigned.
• Monitors and documents refrigeration and food temperatures.
• Follows quality control guidelines for preparation and service of food.
• Helps the Cook to prepare special function requests.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Plans and organizes workload effectively for food preparation and service.
• Prepares an adequate amount of food for assigned meal service.
• Insures preps are completed, and leftovers are used correctly.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
• Organizes and serves food on tray lines, when finished clears line, labels, dates and properly stores all food items and cleans work area.
• Performs all styles of cooking positions as needed or assigned.
• Checks, receives, and stores supplies properly as assigned.
• Monitors and documents refrigeration and food temperatures.
• Follows quality control guidelines for preparation and service of food.
• Checks and helps to prepare special function requests.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience preferred; Must be 21 years of age, have a current negative TB test or medical clearance and meet qualifications for fingerprint clearance. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. ABHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical
• Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card