DIETARY AIDE/ASST

Universal Health Services; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for staff, patients, and visitors. You will work under the dietary manager and support patients with their meals in a clean, safe environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months of related experience or training; ServSafe certification is encouraged. The facility emphasizes safety, quality food handling, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–3 months of relevant training or experience.
• Previous dietary aide experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines in food service.
• Ability to follow precise recipes and instructions and to read common menus/recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Assist the dietary manager and support patients with meals.
• Adhere to state and federal food-safety regulations and keep dining areas clean.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Food Handler

Job description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 82-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.

Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta (LCCA) seeking to hire spectacular Dietary Aides.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Dietary aide to prepare and serve food for our staff, patients, and visitors at our facility.
• Dietary aide consists of working under the dietary manager and assisting patients.
• Following state and federal regulations concerning food safety, tidying up dining areas, receiving and stocking supplies or food, following safety guidelines when working, and avoiding any food contamination by storing it properly.

Benefits for a Dietary Aide include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Bank
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months previous experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a dietary aide
• Enhanced experience in customer service is always appreciated
• Thorough knowledge about safety guidelines and sanitation
• Aptness in preparing meals in accordance with the precise instructions
• Skilled in operating cooking appliances, bakeware and cookware
• A friendly personality with good communication skills
• Stamina and good physical condition
• A high school diploma or equivalent; food certification is always appreciated
• Familiarity with clinical diets
• Food service and/or culinary experience in a health care facility is a bonus
• Ability to cooperate and work in a team
• Ability to read and comprehend common recipes
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy weights
• Willingness to participate in continuing education courses and training
• Become ServSafe “Food Handler” certified within 90 days of hire date

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.