DIETARY AIDE

Universal Health Services; Huntington, New York (WV, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dietary Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring a clean and safe dining environment for patients and staff. Your responsibilities will include sanitizing utensils, assisting with food preparation, and delivering meals. This position offers a challenging and rewarding work environment with competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a sign-on bonus. If you are passionate about providing quality service in a healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k) with Company Match

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment related to meal prep and dishwashing.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and sanitation procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing eating and serving utensils.
• Deliver patient food carts and trays, handle trash removal duties.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

River Park Hospital is looking for a FT Dietary Assistant.

Job Purpose:

The Dietary Assistant is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing eating and serving utensils, patient food carts, pushcarts, and the dish room, including the inside and outside of the dishwasher. They replenish condiments and dairy products in the patient tray line area and cafeteria, assist with sanitation assignments, support the Lead Cook, deliver patient food carts and trays, and handle trash removal duties.

Benefit Highlights:

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus - paid over 24 months
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive pay and generous PTO
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and subsidiaries

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment related to meal prep and dishwashing
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and sanitation procedures (preferred)
• Clear verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and confidentiality
• Manual dexterity and ability to move arms freely

Experience: Two years' experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Reports to the Manager of Dietary Services or designee. Interacts with nursing staff, department staff, vendors, and support staff.

About Universal Health Services

UHS is a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services, with revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024, operating across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the UK. For more information, visit www.uhs.com.

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