Dietary Aide, Full-time (Sacramento)

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; 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

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a dedicated Dietary Services worker to assist in preparing and delivering meals for patients, staff, and guests. Responsibilities include assembling food, maintaining kitchen sanitation, labeling, and meeting tight serving times while upholding high standards of quality and service.

The role requires a high school diploma, Food Safety Handler Card, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work flexible hours in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Safety Handler Card required at hire.
• Able to concentrate on work amidst distractions and meet deadlines.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare food and snacks as directed.
• Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and hygiene.
• Document labeling and dating of foods and procedures.
• Provide friendly and helpful service to patients and staff.
• Participate in activities for professional growth and development.
• Perform related duties as requested.
• Uphold ethics and customer service standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Job description

REPORTS TO: Director of Dietary Services

Pay Scale: $23.00 /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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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