Dietary Aide – $500 Sign-On, Compassionate Hospital Meals

ClearSky Health; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal service and preparation for patients, visitors, and staff. The role emphasizes safety, diet knowledge, and adherence to Infection Prevention standards.

Essential duties include portioning meals, maintaining inventory, operating dish machines, and documenting patient diet information. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with healthcare food service experience and a food handler permit encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year experience in healthcare food services preferred.
• Food Handler’s permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets, according to the planned menu and as directed.
• Handles food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in safe and operable condition.
• Completes general cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of work area.
• Assists with keeping Dietary department stocked with essential patient food items.
• Operates dish machine according to established procedures.
• Maintains records regarding patient diet information.
• Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Skills

Patient diet knowledge

Food safety

Basic math

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food handler certification (preferred)

Tools

Data entry software

Word processing

Email

Records management

Job description

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal service and preparation for patients, visitors, and staff. The role emphasizes safety, diet knowledge, and adherence to Infection Prevention standards.

Essential duties include portioning meals, maintaining inventory, operating dish machines, and documenting patient diet information. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with healthcare food service experience and a food handler permit encouraged.