DIETARY AIDE- PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

River Park Hospital in Huntington, WV, a River Park Behavioral Health care facility, is seeking a dynamic PRN Dietary Aide to join the Dietary Services team. This role supports meal preparation for patients and assists with special functions while ensuring sanitation, safety, and adherence to policies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year in food service, knowledge of modified diets a plus, and a current food handler card.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in the food service.
• Knowledge of modified diets a plus.
• Current food handler card.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation of food and setup of special functions.
• Assists with preparation of meals and portions items necessary for patients.
• Adhere to standards for food temperatures during cooking, serving, and storage of leftovers.
• Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Will provide dietary support to an adolescent residential facility by preparing meals, ensuring kitchen areas meet regulatory guidelines, assisting the program in prepping food per menu requirements, and unloading dietary supplies

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Team support

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

It takes passion and dedication to meet the behavioral health needs of our community. River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV. River Park's Barboursville School is seeking a dynamic and talented PRN Dietary Aide. You have an exciting opportunity to join River Park Hospital today and be a part of an extraordinary team, committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Bring your compassion, expertise, and enthusiasm for others.

Essential Core Functions

• Assists with preparation of food and setup of special functions.
• Assists with preparation of meals and portions items necessary for patients.
• Adhere to standards for food temperatures during cooking, serving, and storage of leftovers.
• Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
• Will provide dietary support to an adolescent residential facility by preparing meals, ensuring kitchen areas meet regulatory guidelines, assisting the program in prepping food per menu requirements, and unloading dietary supplies

Qualifications

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum one year of experience in the food service. Knowledge of modified diets a plus. Current food handler card.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• a. Ability to work all staff positions in department with accuracy.
• b. Knowledge of industrial kitchen equipment, operations, and procedures.
• c. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• d. Ability to follow directions and standardized recipes.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.