DIETARY AIDE- PRN

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

Job summary

River Park Hospital in Huntington, WV seeks a dynamic PRN Dietary Aide to support meal prep and patient dining in a behavioral health setting. You will assist in preparing meals, portion items for patients, and ensure proper food temperatures while upholding safety standards.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and food service experience; a food handler card is preferred. You will work within regulatory guidelines and collaborate with the dietary team to meet menu requirements.

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

• Assist with preparation of food and setup of special functions.
• Prepare meals and portions for patients.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during cooking, serving and storage.
• Follow sanitation and safety guidelines consistently.
• Adhere to policies and procedures at facility and department levels.
• Provide dietary support to an adolescent residential facility and prep food per menu requirements.

Skills

Food service excellence

Sanitation knowledge

Follow recipes

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handler certification

Job description

Responsibilities

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 and apply today.

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

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

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