Dietary Aide - Per Diem

UHS; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

401k with match

SoFi refinancing

Student loan repayment

Career development

Benefits website

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), seeks a dedicated dietary team member to provide patient meals aligned with diet orders. You will work under the dietitian to support nutrition care and ensure age-appropriate options for diverse patient populations.

The role emphasizes patient-centered service, strict sanitation, and collaboration with nursing staff. Certification prerequisites are preferred; aviation experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Experience communicating with patients and families.
• Basic understanding of patient nutrition needs and diet orders.
• Ability to work in a hospital kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide food and nutritional care appropriate for all ages as prescribed by physicians.
• Support the dietitian under supervision and ensure age-appropriate meals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition knowledge

Education

DSS certification

Diet Tech certification

Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California's newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Position Description: To provide food and nutritional care appropriate for all ages including infant, toddlers, pre-school, school age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as prescribed by physicians and under the direct supervision of the dietitian for age appropriate food items.

Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements:

• At least two years food service experience in an acute care facility preferred.


• DSS certification or Diet Tech certification preferred.


• Maintains certification in Food Service Sanitation by the Department of Health and/or ServSafe Certification preferred.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan


• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.