DIETARY AIDE/ASST

Universal Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with company match

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Growth and development opportunities

Excellent health benefits

Job summary

Valley Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff. You will follow approved menus and daily production sheets, ensuring timely, nutritious meals and appealing presentation.

Join a hospital team that values patient care, teamwork, and growth opportunities within a supportive environment. Day shifts with varied hours may apply, and adherence to food safety standards is required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in quantity cooking.
• Basic knowledge of modified diets.
• Training in food service sanitation and possession of food handler’s permit required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets.
• Open the kitchen and ensure organization of daily events; follow menus and recipes as provided by the Dietary Manager and Dietitian.
• Prepare meals and beverages with attention to attractive and tasteful presentation while adhering to policies and procedures.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Modified diets

Sanitation training

Food handler permit

Job description

Responsibilities

Valley Hospital is a private 122 bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency. Valley Hospital is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service.

Our professional team is dedicated to providing the most effective treatment possible for restored health. We combine the best clinical techniques with state-of-the-art medical care to create the greatest potential for lasting recovery.

For more information about this position, visit our website: www.valleyhospital-phoenix.com

Hours: Day Shift-Hours Vary

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle, recipes and production sheets. The Cook opens the kitchen and ensure organization of daily events. The Cook/Dietary Aide complies with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food services offered. Follow menus and recipes as provided by the Dietary Manager and Dietitian. The Cook prepare meals and beverages according to menu cycle and daily production sheet, providing attention to attractive and tasteful meals

Benefits Include

• UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

What do our current Dietary Aides value at Valley Hospital & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Dietary Aide is providing excellent nutritional care for the patients.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Two (2) years experience in quantity cooking, a basic knowledge of modified diets; training in food service sanitation and possession of food service food handler’s permit required;
• Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils; and some prior kitchen experience helpful.

Company Overview

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.