Dietary Aide - Full Time (Days & Evenings)

Family Health West; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and welcoming team at an established healthcare provider where you can make a difference in patients' lives. This role involves organizing food service, preparing meals, and ensuring a clean environment. You will be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. With a focus on community and wellness, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful location surrounded by nature. If you are passionate about helping others and seeking a fulfilling career, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

403 (B) with 4% match

Medical Plan Options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Plans

Accident Plans

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Obtain Food Handlers card or ServSafe Certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Organize serving and calculate food and beverage.
• Prepare meals ordered by staff and guests in cafeteria.
• Maintain positive working relationships with peers and customers.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Cleaning Supplies

Job description

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day to providing care that is unmatched in western Colorado.

So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organize serving and calculating of food and beverage.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Communicate with each patient to help with menu selection with regards to current diet order.
• Cleaning duties including dishes, pot and pans; tables, counters and machinery.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Prepare meals ordered by staff, doctors and guests in cafeteria.
• Participate as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Foster relationships with all peers (regardless of work area) to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Maintain positive working relationships with peers, management, and customers.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

HIRING TIME: Open until filled.

SCHEDULE: Schedule varies, early mornings, afternoons, and evenings, including weekend shifts. Full-Time candidates must be able to work both morning and evening shifts weekdays and weekends.

WAGE RANGE: The wage for this position starts at $16.60 and goes up based on experience.

Immunizations required for employment:

1. Education: Must be at least 16 years of age.
2. Licenses: No professional license required.
3. Certifications: Must obtain Mesa County Food Handlers card or ServSafe Certification within 60 days of hire.

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule

FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK:

• Medical Plan Options:
• PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings / Dependent Childcare
• A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications:

Required:

Food Handler Card