Dietary Aide (Sacramento)

Northern California Behavioral Health System; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

Job summary

Northern California Behavioral Health System is seeking a kitchen/food service technician to join our dietary team. You will participate in providing quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff, and guests within a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include assembling and delivering food, maintaining sanitation, and documenting procedures. The role requires strong English communication, reliability, and the ability to work to tight timelines. On-site, hourly wage shown.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Safety Handler Card required at time of hire and to be maintained throughout employment.
• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions and meet deadlines.
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or challenging customer interactions.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare food and snacks as directed.
• Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas.
• Properly process, store, and prepare food on a tight timeline.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation related to food prep, dish room activities and personal hygiene.
• Document food labeling, dating and kitchen procedures.
• Serve behavioral health patients and staff with a friendly demeanor.
• Participate in activities for professional growth and development.
• Perform related duties as requested.
• Uphold the organization’s ethics and customer service standards.

Skills

Reading & writing in English

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Safety Handler Card

Job description

REPORTS TO: Director of Dietary Services

Pay Scale: $23.00 - $26.62/hour, Non-exempt

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and prepare food and snacks as directed
• Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas
• Properly process, store, and prepare food on a tight timeline
• Maintain high level of kitchen sanitation related to food preparation, dish room activities and employee’s personal hygiene
• Consistent documentation of food labeling, dating and kitchen procedures
• Serve behavioral health patients and staff with a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development
• Performs related duties, as requested
• Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards

Knowledge and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Food Safety Handler Card required at time of hire and to be maintained throughout employment
• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish work at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions
• Must be able to give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation
• Must be able to work independently, in a result-restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
• Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side
• Stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time
• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds

Preferred Experience

• Food service in a treatment center, health care, or hospital setting.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental life, term, and universal plans are also available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay