DIETARY AIDE Full-time 10am-6:30pm

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Prescription drug plan

401K with match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

The Meadows Psychiatric Center, supported by Universal Hospital Services Inc., is seeking a Dietary Aide for a full-time position near State College, PA. The role involves 40 hours per week with rotating weekends and potential overtime; shifts may vary to meet patient care needs.

Join a large, nationwide health network and benefit from medical plans, retirement options, tuition assistance, and opportunities for career development within UHS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or formal culinary education preferred.
• Knowledge of food service, food safety and sanitation required.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Verbal communication

Customer service

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary education (vocational or formal)

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Dietary Aide Opportunity

This opportunity is full-time, 40 hours per week, with rotating weekends. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania. We are located a short distance outside State College, PA. The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has been providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for over 35 years. Visit our website at www.themeadows.net.

Benefits include:

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What do our current staff value at The Meadows & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at The Meadows is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and staff you serve. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Who we are:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• vocational or other formal culinary education is preferred.
• Knowledge of food service, food safety and sanitation is required.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.
• Position also requires excellent verbal communication skills; ability to remain calm in dynamic environment; commitment to providing a high level of care to patients of all ages, excellent customer service skills and a reliable & dependable attendance to work profile.
• Experience with cooking and meal prep in an institutional setting is preferred.

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.