DIETARY AIDE/ASST

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Westwood (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off and extended leave

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meals for staff, patients, and visitors in its 82-bed psychiatric facility in Augusta, GA. You will work under the dietary manager, aiding patients and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to dietary guidelines, with opportunities for growth within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 months experience or training.
• Previous dietary aide experience preferred.
• Familiarity with safety guidelines and sanitation.
• ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Work under the dietary manager and assist patients.
• Follow state and federal food safety regulations and store foods properly.
• Maintain tidiness of dining areas and stock supplies.
• Help prevent food contamination by proper storage.

Skills

Customer service

Safety guidelines

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Stamina

Reading recipes

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food certification (preferred)

ServSafe certification within 90 days

Tools

Cooking appliances

Bakeware

Cookware

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.