Dietary Aide

UHS; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health System on a 27-acre campus in Philadelphia seeks a Full-Time Dietary Aide to join its hospital dietary team. The role involves cleaning, setting up, restocking, and sanitizing steam tables for meal preparation and service to patients, staff, and visitors with courteous, professional service.

Responsibilities include serving meals, assisting patients with basic dietary questions, breaking down steam lines after meals, and maintaining dining area cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer hospital/healthcare food service experience.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic math, equipment usage, cleaning products, safety and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dining areas and work surfaces after each meal period.
• Set up, restock and sanitize steam tables for meal preparation and service.
• Tend to food line to serve meals to patients, staff and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assist patients and answer basic dietary questions.
• Break down steam line at the end of each meal.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Cook/Food Service Manager.

Skills

Food service experience

Safety & infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Dietary Aide to join our team.

The Dietary Aide is responsible for cleaning, setting up, restocking and sanitizing steam tables for meal preparation and service. Tend to food line to serve meal to patients, staff and visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Assist patients and provide answers to basic dietary questions. Break down steam line at the end of each meal. Clean counter-tops, work areas, utensils, mixers, etc. Clean and sanitize dining area after every meal period. Additional responsibilities as assigned by Cook/Food Service Manager.

Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer food service experience preferably in a hospital, health care or hospitality setting.
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Prefer knowledge of basic math, equipment usage, cleaning products, safety, and infection control practices.

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