Dietary Aide - Full Time

Universal Health Services; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected hospital company in Forest Park is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and cook food items for meal service in their psychiatric hospital. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 2 to 5 years of food service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the cafeteria and working various shifts. Must be reliable with strong communication skills and be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years previous food service experience required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks to prepare and cook food items for meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness in the cafeteria throughout the day.
• Work a.m. and p.m. shifts as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Use of food preparation equipment

Reliability

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Dietary Aide opportunity with one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. Riveredge Hospital is a 210-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services and trauma-informed care to children, adolescents and adults. The hospital offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and community residential programs.

Under the direction of the Department Director, the Dietary Aide/ performs a variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook food items as assigned for meal service, working a.m. and p.m. shifts as needed. Maintain a cleanliness cafeteria throughout the day and evening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 – 5 years previous food service experience required
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Familiar with the use of food preparation equipment
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties without constant supervision.
• Must be reliable with a good working attitude.
• Aptitude should include verbal ability to express ideas and view effectively.
• Position is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment drug screen.
• Must be 21 years of age.