Dietary Aide
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, United States
We are seeking a reliable Dietary Aide to join our dining services team. The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting with food preparation, assembling patient trays, delivering meals, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment. The ideal candidate ensures that meals are served accurately according to diet orders and provides excellent service to our patients.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out defined work routines with various dietary utensils, supplies, and equipment
Ensure timely meal and snack service
Help with the preparation and serving of snacks, salads, and desserts
Check meal tray accuracy against patient menus and dietary restrictions
Prepare simple food items, salads, and snacks
Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dishwashing area, and dining room, including cleaning equipment and sanitation
Ensure all food handling follows safety and health standards
Engage with patients, providing friendly, high-quality customer service
Assist in receiving and storing food supplies safely
Complete side work and other opening/closing responsibilities
Participate in departmental and in-service educational programs
Shifts are 4:30am - 3:00pm and/or 9:00am - 7:30pm
Requirements
Previous experience in food service, ideally in a healthcare or long-term care setting, is preferred but not required
Knowledge of safe food handling practices
Ability to read and follow recipes and diet orders
Must possess or be in the process of obtaining a valid Nevada Food Handler Certification
Basic understanding of food service practices and nutrition preferred
Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and co-workers
Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays
Note: Pre-employment drug screening, to include testing for marijuana, is required upon job offer
Benefits
Benefits are available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare spending account
Dependent care spending account
PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
Discounted cafeteria meal plan
Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Insurance
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Key Responsibilities
Carry out defined work routines with various dietary utensils, supplies, and equipment
Ensure timely meal and snack service
Help with the preparation and serving of snacks, salads, and desserts
Check meal tray accuracy against patient menus and dietary restrictions
Prepare simple food items, salads, and snacks
Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dishwashing area, and dining room, including cleaning equipment and sanitation
Ensure all food handling follows safety and health standards
Engage with patients, providing friendly, high-quality customer service
Assist in receiving and storing food supplies safely
Complete side work and other opening/closing responsibilities
Participate in departmental and in-service educational programs
Shifts are 4:30am - 3:00pm and/or 9:00am - 7:30pm
Requirements
Previous experience in food service, ideally in a healthcare or long-term care setting, is preferred but not required
Knowledge of safe food handling practices
Ability to read and follow recipes and diet orders
Must possess or be in the process of obtaining a valid Nevada Food Handler Certification
Basic understanding of food service practices and nutrition preferred
Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and co-workers
Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays
Note: Pre-employment drug screening, to include testing for marijuana, is required upon job offer
Benefits
Benefits are available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare spending account
Dependent care spending account
PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
Discounted cafeteria meal plan
Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Insurance
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