DIETARY AIDE, FULL-TIME

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent health plans

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Reno, NV is seeking a Diet Aide to support patient food service under supervision, preparing and delivering meals according to therapeutic diets and approved recipes.

You will use Cerner CBORD reports and orders to ensure accurate nutrition, assist with tray assembly and meal delivery across units, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire preferred.
• Dietary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains necessary information from the Cerner diet report and CBORD such as diet orders, supplement orders, and allergies to provide patients with adequate nutrition.
• Obtains menu preferences and meal orders in CBORD software.
• Prepares all food items and patient meal trays accurately based on therapeutic diet order and approved recipes.
• Delivers patient meals to all patient care units. Returns all carts to the kitchen dish room at designated times.

Skills

Food service

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Food & Nutrition Services Director, Supervisor, or Lead, the Diet Aide performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties.

Responsibilities

• Obtains necessary information from the Cerner diet report and CBORD such as diet orders, supplement orders, and allergies to provide patients with adequate nutrition.
• Obtains menu preferences and meal orders in CBORD software.
• Prepares all food items and patient meal trays accurately based on therapeutic diet order and approved recipes.
• Delivers patient meals to all patient care units. Returns all carts to the kitchen dish room at designated times.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred within 6 months of hire.
• Dietary experience preferred.

Benefits for Full and Part‑Time Employees

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement/repayment program
• Career development opportunities within the organization and its subsidiaries
• More information available on the benefits guest website.

EEO Statement

All subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, 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.