Patient Meal Prep & Service Aide

Tahoe Forest Health System; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tahoe Forest Health System in Truckee, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation, presentation and service for patients. You will prepare salads, beverages, sandwiches, and pureed foods, assemble patient trays, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.

This role requires the ability to identify quality ingredients, work with kitchen equipment, and perform tasks with minimal supervision while adhering to safety standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Certificate or equivalent training in food service.
• Experience with quality food production recommended.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Determines quantities of food items for meals.
• Prepare salads, beverages, sandwiches and pureed foods.
• Deliver patient trays and push carts to patient areas.
• Maintain department cleanliness and sanitation.
• Washes and stores dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Assist with daily cleaning and uphold system values.

Skills

Independent worker

Kitchen equipment use

Quality food selection

Education

Certificate from college or technical school

Six months to one year related experience

Job description

Tahoe Forest Health System in Truckee, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation, presentation and service for patients. You will prepare salads, beverages, sandwiches, and pureed foods, assemble patient trays, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.

This role requires the ability to identify quality ingredients, work with kitchen equipment, and perform tasks with minimal supervision while adhering to safety standards and hospital policies.