DIETARY AIDE, Nutrition Services - Part Time

UHS Physician Careers; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Benefits site access

Job summary

Northwest Specialty Hospital in Reno is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support Nutrition Services. Under supervision, you will prepare patient meals, ensure food safety, and stock trayline and nourishment areas in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes accurate meal preparation, adherence to diet orders, and maintaining sanitation across patient services. Qualified candidates may have ServSafe certification and prior foodservice experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Foodservice experience, or equivalent nutrition 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.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

ServSafe Certification preferred

Job description

Dietary Aide, Nutrition Services - Part Time

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.

• Reno, Nevada
• Nutrition, Support Staff
• Varied
• 368405
• Northwest Specialty Hospital
• USD $18.00/Hr.
• USD $20.52/Hr.

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.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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 savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Requirements

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Foodservice experience, or equivalent nutrition preferred.

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