Hospital Dietary Aide: Patient Meals & Nutrition Support

Temecula Valley Hospital; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Growth opportunities within UHS

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital in Temecula, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide Assistant. This entry-level role involves answering phones, assisting patients and guests with meal orders, and supporting kitchen operations with tray assembly and cleanup.

Responsibilities include following diet restrictions, operating basic food service equipment, and maintaining sanitation. The hospital values patient-centered care and offers growth opportunities within UHS.

Qualifications

• Two years food service experience in an acute care facility preferred.
• DSS certification or Diet Tech certification preferred.
• Certification in Food Service Sanitation by the Department of Health (Riverside County) and/or ServSafe Certification required.
• Prefer strong interest in nutrition or nutrition-related field and/or some college coursework in nutrition completed.

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand modified diet restrictions, operate food service equipment, operate computer hardware and software systems and perform simple math.
• Be knowledgeable of daily kitchen operations, safe food handling techniques and sanitary food preparation skills.
• Ability to instruct and supervise the work performance of others.
• Ability to make decisions and to adapt to changes.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Education

Two years food service experience in acute care facility

DSS certification or Diet Tech certification

Food Service Sanitation certification

Nutrition coursework completed

Tools

None

Job description

Temecula Valley Hospital in Temecula, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide Assistant. This entry-level role involves answering phones, assisting patients and guests with meal orders, and supporting kitchen operations with tray assembly and cleanup.

Responsibilities include following diet restrictions, operating basic food service equipment, and maintaining sanitation. The hospital values patient-centered care and offers growth opportunities within UHS.