Dietary Aide

Aurora Behavioral Health System; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Supportive team environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, AZ is seeking a motivated Dietary Aide to join our 138-bed inpatient hospital.

You'll support kitchen operations by preparing, portioning, and serving meals that meet dietary guidelines, ensuring safe, nutritious, and well-presented meals for patients, visitors, and staff. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, time-management skills required.
• Able to prepare appropriate quantities of food for each meal service.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Flexibility to assist with various cooking and prep tasks.
• Reliability, teamwork, and a positive, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment.
• Prepare, portion, and serve meals on tray lines with accuracy.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food items according to safety standards.
• Receive, check, and properly store food and supply deliveries; monitor temperatures.
• Follow all dietary, safety, and quality control guidelines.
• Assist the Cook with special meal requests and catered functions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Food safety

Food preparation

Flexibility

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

Dietary Aide – Aurora Behavioral Health System (Tempe, AZ) FULL-TIME

Make a meaningful impact while growing your career.

Aurora Behavioral Health System-Arizona's largest free‑standing psychiatric hospital-is seeking a motivated and dependable Dietary Aide to join our team in Tempe, AZ. Our 138‑bed inpatient hospital and outpatient programs serve adolescents and adults with a wide range of psychiatric and chemical dependency needs. If you're passionate about quality, teamwork, and supporting patient care, this is an excellent opportunity to shine.

About The Role

As a Dietary Aide, you'll support our kitchen operations by preparing, organizing, and serving meals that meet a variety of dietary guidelines. You'll help ensure our patients, visitors, and staff receive safe, nutritious, and well‑presented meals every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment
• Prepare, portion, and serve meals on tray lines with accuracy
• Label, date, store, and rotate food items according to safety standards
• Receive, check, and properly store food and supply deliveriesMonitor and document food and refrigeration temperatures
• Follow all dietary, safety, and quality control guidelines
• Assist the Cook with special meal requests and catered functions

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to prepare appropriate quantities of food for each meal service
• Knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and sanitation practices
• Flexibility to assist with various cooking and prep tasks
• Reliability, teamwork, and a positive, professional attitude

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Current negative TB test or medical clearance
• Must meet fingerprint clearance requirements

Why Join Aurora Behavioral Health?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, life‑changing work

Aurora Behavioral Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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