DIETARY AIDE, Nutrition Services - Part Time

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Benefits website access

Job summary

Universal Health Services is hiring a Diet Aide for Northwest Specialty Hospital in Reno. This part-time role supports patient food service and dish duties under supervision of the Food & Nutrition Services Director, Supervisor, or Lead.

The position involves meal preparation per diet orders, ensuring food safety, stocking areas, and proper dishroom procedures, with benefits included and a convenient schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items and patient meal trays accurately based on diet order, approved recipes and patient meal tickets.
• Uses proper techniques to ensure food safety. Techniques include, but not limited to: hand hygiene, glove use, temperature monitoring/control, cleaning and sanitizing.
• Follows procedures for stocking trayline, prep areas and nourishment rooms.
• Utilizes proper delivery and pickup procedures including patient identification, isolation techniques, and dishroom procedures.

Skills

Dietary experience

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

ServSafe Certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services.

Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition. We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff.

The adult behavioral health services offered is an expansion to our current 50 and older program at NNMC. The new program will offer behavioral health services to all adults 18 years and older. The department is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24‑hour secure, compassionate environment.

Website: www.northernnevadahealth.com

This Dietary Aide opportunity is part time and offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. This position is for our Northwest Specialty Hospital in Reno. 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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items and patient meal trays accurately based on diet order, approved recipes and patient meal tickets
• Uses proper techniques to ensure food safety. Techniques include, but not limited to: hand hygiene, glove use, temperature monitoring/control, cleaning and sanitizing
• Follows procedures for stocking trayline, prep areas and nourishment rooms.
• Utilizes proper delivery and pickup procedures including patient identification, isolation techniques, and dishroom procedures.

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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

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

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