Onsite Dietary Aide – Patient Meals, Hospital Kitchen

Summit BHC; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM is hiring a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation, service, and kitchen sanitation. The role involves assisting cooking staff, stocking supplies, and serving meals to patients and staff.

This onsite position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year in food service. Serv Safe or equivalent certification is preferred, with a focus on safe handling and efficient kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions.
• Understands safe food handling procedures.
• Ability to operate dishwasher, stoves, ovens, mixers and other related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitizes kitchen cookware, utensils, dishes, trays, and prep items.
• Empties trash receptacles into dumpster.
• Cleans kitchen areas including cooking areas, prep area, restrooms, serving counters, dish washing area, dry storage area, cooler and freezers per policy with appropriate chemicals and processes.
• Assists cooking staff in meal preparations including mixing, measuring, and cutting ingredients.
• Unloads and stocks storage areas during deliveries.
• Serves food to patients and staff at serving counters.
• Stocks napkins, cups, plastic ware, condiments, etc.
• Cleans dining area after meals and maintains sanitation of floors and tables.
• Assists with scheduling so meals are ready on time.
• Prepares leftovers for proper storage and labeling.
• Transports, sorts, and washes dishes; scrubs pots and pans; returns items to storage.
• Keeps dish room and utility areas clean and free from standing water.
• Provides information to nursing staff regarding patients’ responses to foods.
• Adheres to menu and special-diet requirements and reports dietary concerns.

Skills

Food service experience

Safe food handling

Dishwasher operation

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, NM is hiring a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation, service, and kitchen sanitation. The role involves assisting cooking staff, stocking supplies, and serving meals to patients and staff.

This onsite position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year in food service. Serv Safe or equivalent certification is preferred, with a focus on safe handling and efficient kitchen operations.