Dietary Aide: Food Service & Patient Care

Unity-Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient meal services and cafeteria operations. The role involves cooking, baking, assembling meals, cashier duties, stocking vending and supplies, and ensuring clean, sanitized work areas aligned with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to follow written recipes and menus while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School degree or GED; reading, writing and math required.
• Dietary Manager course or coursework in Nutrition desirable.
• Must understand written instructions and follow menus and recipes.
• Basic sanitation and safety knowledge expected.

Responsibilities

• Duties related to the cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Cooks, bakes, prepares hot and cold foods for patients, cafeteria and functions.
• Assembles and serves food to patients and customers of all ages.
• Provides cashier services in the cafeteria and stocks vending machines.
• Manages dry goods, paper goods, and refrigerated/frozen storage inventory.
• Monitors diet orders input by nursing staff and verifies menus.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication

Telephone skills

Manual dexterity

Deadline-oriented

Education

HS diploma or GED

Nutrition coursework

Dietary manager course

Job description

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient meal services and cafeteria operations. The role involves cooking, baking, assembling meals, cashier duties, stocking vending and supplies, and ensuring clean, sanitized work areas aligned with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to follow written recipes and menus while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.