DIETARY AIDE/ASST

Ssbythesea; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook/Dietary Aide to join their team in a supportive and rewarding environment. This role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals to patients and staff while ensuring food safety and cleanliness standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess prior food service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, and demonstrate a commitment to quality and service excellence. Join a team that values growth and development opportunities, and be part of a mission to provide quality mental health and addiction treatment services in a serene setting.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and safety procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to menu and portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.
• Monitor kitchen equipment for malfunctions and report issues.

Skills

Food Preparation

Serving Techniques

Food Safety Procedures

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Saint Simons By-The-Sea is a 101 bed psychiatric and addictive disease hospital for adults and adolescents. We strive to provide quality mental health treatment and addiction treatment services in the area. Located on Saint Simons Island, GA, Saint Simons By-The-Sea’s serene island setting ensures privacy and anonymity, enabling the patient to concentrate on recovery. Our hospital is conveniently located within driving distance of Jacksonville, FL, Savannah, GA, and other surrounding cities in the South Georgia and Northern Florida region. The hospital’s comfortable, supportive environment helps put patients at ease.

Saint Simons By-The-Sea Hospital is seeking an experienced Cook/Dietary Aide, who is responsible for the preparation, presentation, delivery, and serving of nutritious and healthy food to the patients and staff of our facility.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of proper food preparation including receiving, storing, handling, and following recipes.
• Prepare and serve food in quantities according to menu, number of people to be served, and portion control.
• Demonstrate knowledge and assure maintenance of modified diets as instructed.
• Use accepted techniques in handling, preparation, and serving food to clients and employees.
• Receive, inspect, and properly store all supplies entering Food Service Department.
• Monitor all kitchen equipment and appliances for malfunctions and proper temperatures. Report same to management.
• Demonstrate proper use and storage of equipment and maintain a clean environment, including utensils, floors, equipment, etc.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety procedures, including the use of Standard Precautions, proper storage and use of chemicals, and properly securing the Food Service area.
• Complete all requested forms pertaining to Food Service area.
• Clean, maintain, and sanitize all pots, pans, trash containers, cooking utensils, floor, shelves, coolers, freezers, store rooms, back dock, dining room, service area, and equipment to exceed any, and all, Health Department and weekly inspections.
• Serve each meal to clients with a caring and professional attitude and display service excellence.

Benefits

This opportunity offers the following:

• 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

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.

Notice

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Qualifications

Requirements:

Education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma/GED preferred. Must have prior food service experience, preferably in healthcare setting.