DIETARY AIDE

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

River Park Hospital in Huntington, WV seeks a Full-time Dietary Aide to support patient meals and dietary services. This role involves assisting with meal preparation, setting up for functions, and ensuring proper portioning and sanitation in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least one year in food service, and knowledge of modified diets. A current food handler card is preferred, with opportunities to advance in a supportive hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in food service.
• Knowledge of modified diets is a plus.
• Current food handler card.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of meals and setup of special functions.
• Prepare meals and portions for patients, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain food temperatures and sanitation standards.
• Follow established recipes and guidelines.
• Provide dietary support for adolescent residential facilities, supplying meals and unloading dietary supplies.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Recipe following

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community. River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park's Barboursville School is seeking a dynamic and talented Full-time Dietary Aide. You have an exciting opportunity to join River Park Hospital today and be a part of an extraordinary team, committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Bring your compassion, expertise, and enthusiasm for others and

Essential Core Functions

• Assists with preparation of food and setup of special functions.
• Assists with preparation of meals and portions items necessary for patients.
• Adhere to standards for food temperatures during cooking, serving, and storage of leftovers.
• Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Will provide dietary support to an adolescent residential facility by preparing meals, ensuring kitchen areas meet regulatory guidelines, assisting the program in prepping food per menu requirements, and unloading dietary supplies

Qualifications

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum one year of experience in the food service. Knowledge of modified diets a plus. Current food handler card.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

a. Ability to work all staff positions in department with accuracy.

b. Knowledge of industrial kitchen equipment, operations, and procedures.

c. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

d. Ability to follow directions and standardized recipes.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance