Dietary Aide: Patient Food Service & Sanitation

Unity Health; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Newport, AR, is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for patients and cafeteria customers. You will assist with baking and cooking, stock supplies, and manage vending services while ensuring accuracy of diet orders with nursing staff.

The role requires reading, writing, basic math, and good communication. A high school diploma or GED is required; safety-sensitive employment applies, with an emphasis on sanitation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand written and oral instructions.
• Basic nutrition knowledge is desirable for the role.
• Strong sanitation and safety practices are required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Cook, bake and prepare hot and cold foods for patients and cafeteria.
• Serve food to patients and customers and operate cashier duties.
• Stock vending machines and manage dry goods, paper goods, and refrigerated storage.
• Monitor diet orders input by nursing staff and verify with menus.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Telephone skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Unity Health in Newport, AR, is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for patients and cafeteria customers. You will assist with baking and cooking, stock supplies, and manage vending services while ensuring accuracy of diet orders with nursing staff.

The role requires reading, writing, basic math, and good communication. A high school diploma or GED is required; safety-sensitive employment applies, with an emphasis on sanitation and patient safety.