DIETARY AIDE/ASST - PD

UHS; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Per Diem Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment. The role involves helping the kitchen staff, ensuring the cafeteria remains clean, and stocking snacks. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be aware of food service sanitation, and possess the ability to communicate effectively. Weekend availability is required, offering a competitive compensation package in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• High school diploma, basic knowledge of food service sanitation.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent.
• Six months experience in food service/hospitality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook staff with safe preparation of meals.
• Ensure cleanliness of cafeteria and dining room.
• Operate dish machine and stock snacks.

Skills

Knowledge of basic special diets

Proper food portion and waste control

Knowledge of industrial equipment and utensils

Ability to communicate effectively

Sensitivity to diverse cultures

Education

High school diploma

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Tools

Food handler permit

Job description

Responsibilities

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center is a 182-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Oakland Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. FLBHC features individual units for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center.

FLBHC is seeking a Per Diem Dietary Aide to join our team.

Shift is 11a - 7:30pm - Weekend availability a must.

The Dietary Aide is responsible for, but not exclusive of, assisting the cook staff with the safe and sanitary preparation of the patients and facility staff meals, ensuring the cafeteria and dining room remain clean at all times, assisting in maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, operating the dish machine, stocking and the distribution of snacks on each unit as required.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• High school diploma, basic knowledge of food service sanitation. Trade or vocational school training preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent

Certification:

• Food handler permit a plus.

Experience:

• Six (6) months experience in food service/hospitality is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of basic special diets.
• Proper food portion and waste control.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and utensils, and skill in utilizing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and patients.
• Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices.

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