PRN Dietary Care Specialist (34967)

Paycom - ATS; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Company Sponsored Health Plan

Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options

EAP Emotional Well-Being Support

Parental Leave

Continuing Education & Certification

Job summary

Selah House Indiana is seeking a Dietary Care Specialist to support dietary needs of clients and greet guests in a professional, welcoming manner. The role includes managing food orders, leading group sessions, and assisting with daily kitchen operations in a compassionate inpatient setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of food service experience. Per diem hours apply with weekend shift differential and opportunities for growth within clinical teams.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required plus 1+ year(s) in food service and preparation.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to follow safety, sanitation, and health guidelines in food service.

Responsibilities

• Manage food orders and pickups for both locations to ensure timely supply.
• Lead weekly culinary sessions and assist with dietary needs and menus.
• Support kitchen operations when chef is unavailable and maintain stock levels.
• Ensure proper storage temperatures and daily checks of equipment.
• Assist in mentoring staff and coordinating morning and weekend meals.
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards in all duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety and sanitation

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: Anderson, IN 46011, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.50 Hourly, Job Category: Health Care

Who We Are

Work in a scenic, home-like environment with a team of professionals providing comprehensive and compassionate care for adolescent and adult women who are diagnosed with eating disorders. Selah House Indiana is the only licensed inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization program (PHP) eating disorder treatment center in the state of Indiana.

What We Offer

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Multiple Career Development Pathways
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
• 401K with Company Match
• Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• Generous Team Member Referral Program
• Parental Leave

Position Summary

The Dietary Care Specialist performs a variety of duties in support in support of the dietary needs of the clients. Position is also responsible for greeting and serving clients, and guests in a professional and welcoming manner.

Work Schedule: As needed

This role offer's Shift Differentials/On-Call pay: $1.50 on weekends

Position Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages food orders and pickups for both locations, ensuring timely and efficient supply chain operations.
• Facilitates orientation sessions for new DCS employees, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Assumes leadership duties in the absence of the chef due to PTO or illness, maintaining continuity in kitchen operations.
• Leads weekly culinary group sessions for clients, fostering engagement and culinary exploration.
• Serves as a key member of the team regarding dietary needs, menus, food preferences while maintaining stock levels of foods appropriate for the day-to-day operations of the kitchens.
• Ensures that any special dietary needs of the clients are met.
• Follows all health and safety guidelines for storage and preparation of food items.
• Ensures that temperature controls of food storage refrigerators/freezers are maintained at the appropriate levels and are checked daily.
• Assists with ensuring all kitchen appliances are in good working order and are cleaned and disinfected on a routine basis.
• Assists with all food preparation activities while are doing so in a safe, sanitary, and efficient manner.
• Ensures the dining and kitchen areas are clean and mentors client’s participation in any clean-up activities.
• Assists with the coordination of morning and weekend meals to ensure that food is prepared and/or on hand for the staff to set up and serve.
• Assists in promoting and ensuring that the mission, goals, and objectives are understood and actively supported by the employees.
• Prepares extra meals for visitors and/or staff, if needed.
• Determines the presence of unhealthy/unsafe conditions in the work area and reports these conditions to the proper personnel.
• Follows all food safety, health safety, food service and sanitation standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications related to the facility Mission and population.

Additional Responsibilities

• Functions within the guidelines of the facility’s Code of Ethics and in accordance with corporate compliance.
• Conducts chart audits following program policy timelines, as requested.
• Consistently arrives to work on time, rarely missing scheduled shifts, and promptly notifies supervisor when absent.
• Demonstrates an ability to adapt to changes in the facility function, management styles, and facility routines.
• Reads, understands, adheres to, and models all company policy statements on ethics, conduct, and conflict of interests.
• Adheres to facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, implementing regularly.
• Maintains positive attitude and acts as a team player with others on the treatment team.
• Attends and completes all training within assigned time frames as required by the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with 1+ years of experience in food service and preparation.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers, clients and/or vendors.
• Job performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as participate in activities outdoors and off facility grounds.
• Performs duties that require the employee to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• May sit or remain stationary for periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste, or smell.
• Ability to move fifty pounds.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and acceptable driving record.
• Clearance of criminal background, TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Skills

• Displays readiness to assume additional responsibilities in working with clients with eating disorders as evidenced by timeliness, dedication, and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrates a high attention to detail and organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Welcomes and integrates feedback from team.
• Possesses a clear understanding of safety and security standards of Aster Springs and the employee’s role within those standards.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to use sound judgement.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, while building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Demonstrates a strong belief in and commitment to the goals and mission of the organization.

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