DIETARY AIDE, Nutrition Services - Per Diem

Northern Nevada Medical Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem schedule

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Group's Northwest Specialty Hospital in Reno is seeking a Diet Aide on a per diem basis under the Food & Nutrition Services Director. You will perform patient meal service and dish duties, ensuring meals meet diet orders and safety standards.

Under supervision, you will handle tray assembly, food safety practices, and coordination with nutrition staff. This role offers flexible per diem scheduling and a team-focused environment at a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduates or equivalent are required.
• ServSafe Certification preferred within 6 months of hire.
• Dietary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all patient food items and meal trays based on diet orders and patient tickets.
• Adheres to food safety practices including hand hygiene, gloves, temperature monitoring, and sanitizing.

Skills

Dietary experience

Food safety

Education

High school diploma 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

Dietary Aide opportunity is per diem 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

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

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