Dietary Cook/Aide — Patient-Focused Hospital Kitchen

Perimeter Healthcare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook/Aide to prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients while upholding strict food safety and sanitation standards. Join a mission-driven healthcare team dedicated to healing and comfort.

You will support patients during meals, follow therapeutic diets, and help maintain a clean, organized kitchen in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Training in BLS/HWC and food handling is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Current Food Handler Certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or able to obtain during new employee orientation.
• Current Handle with Care (HWC) certification or able to obtain during new employee orientation.
• Minimum one (1) year of food service experience, preferably in healthcare, hospital, behavioral health, or institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and beverages according to approved menus, recipes, and production schedules.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served in an appealing and timely manner.
• Prepare therapeutic and modified diets as prescribed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and record food service equipment temperatures, including refrigerators, freezers, and dish machines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, dining room, food storage areas, and dish room.
• Properly label, store, and rotate food products using established procedures.
• Follow portion control guidelines and assist with minimizing food waste.
• Support patients during meal service and encourage appropriate food selections when needed.
• Wash dishes, clean equipment, and assist with additional departmental duties as assigned.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented environment for patients and coworkers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook/Aide to prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients while upholding strict food safety and sanitation standards. Join a mission-driven healthcare team dedicated to healing and comfort.

You will support patients during meals, follow therapeutic diets, and help maintain a clean, organized kitchen in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Training in BLS/HWC and food handling is provided as needed.