DIETARY AIDE/ASST

ignoredontpost; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral healthcare system is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide in Leesburg, Virginia. The role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and supporting special dietary needs. Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and free meals are offered.

Benefits

Health and insurance benefits after 30 days

21 days of Paid Time Off after 90 days

Meals provided at no cost

401(k) plan with generous match

Stock purchase options at discounted prices

Qualifications

• Ability to perform various duties independently.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Reliability and a positive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Proper storage of all items.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area.
• Preparing specific food items as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reliability

Positive work attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is a multifaceted behavioral healthcare system serving children and adolescents with diverse psychiatric needs. Our services include an 87-bed licensed psychiatric residential treatment facility, a Partial Hospitalization Program, and a 40-bed acute psychiatric hospital. We focus on improving fidelity to evidence-based clinical methodologies. North Spring is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a leading healthcare management company with over 83,000 employees, operating hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide.

Our dietary department is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide.

Key Responsibilities

• Proper storage of all items
• Keeping all storage areas, including refrigerators, clean and free of clutter
• Cleaning the cafeteria between meals and events
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area
• Preparing specific food items as needed
• Assisting in special diet preparations
• Supporting special functions or events as required
• Notifying supervisors of unsafe equipment or situations

Location

Beautiful Leesburg, Virginia, 40 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The campus features a gymnasium, outdoor spaces, and a high ropes course, situated in a rural setting with excellent public schools.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary, health and insurance benefits after 30 days, 21 days of Paid Time Off after 90 days, an Extended Leave Bank, stock purchase options at discounted prices, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match. Meals are provided at no cost.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform various duties independently
• Reliability and a positive work attitude
• Effective verbal communication skills

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Previous institutional food preparation experience is desirable but not required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching are required most of the time; full body motion is necessary.