Dietary Aide: Patient Meals & Kitchen Support

STHS Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS in Texas is seeking a healthcare food service aide responsible for delivering meals, handling carts, and maintaining dish and kitchen cleanliness. The role requires knowledge of sanitation, proper lifting, and safe food handling practices.

Familiarity with English/Spanish communication is required, along with adherence to the hospital’s Compliance Program. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and food handler certification within 14 days of hire; bilingual

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English/Spanish.
• Must follow the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Experience with food handling and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food carts to patient floors in order and return carts to dish room on schedule.
• Wash pots and pans by hand and operate the dish machine.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and kitchen floors.
• Assist with tray line assembly and overall kitchen safety.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Compliance with policies

Food safety awareness

Education

High School diploma, GED, or higher education preferred

Food handler certification within 14 days

Job description

UHS in Texas is seeking a healthcare food service aide responsible for delivering meals, handling carts, and maintaining dish and kitchen cleanliness. The role requires knowledge of sanitation, proper lifting, and safe food handling practices.

Familiarity with English/Spanish communication is required, along with adherence to the hospital’s Compliance Program. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and food handler certification within 14 days of hire; bilingual