Dietary Aide

Responsibilities

Dietary Aide - Per Diem

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a per diem Dietary Aide. 

Benefits Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 3.23 hours biweekly accrued 
• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance and much more

Position Summary:

A Dietary Aide, under direct supervision, is responsible for salad and cold food preparation for all hospital meals served, serving patients and staff meals. Other responsibilities include maintaining clean and sanitary work areas in the kitchen, serving area and dining room.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Serve food on patient tray line and in cafeteria to meet the dietary needs of patients and staff.
• Maintains sanitation standards and follows Department of Public Health regulations to ensure food quality.
• Prepares diets and food requisitions, obtains accurate patient, staff, and guest meal counts.
• Follows dietary and hospital safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Treats patients and staff courteously to better serve their dietary needs.
• Meets hospital attendance policy.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous work experience in food service and/or a Hospital/Behavioral Health setting preferred.
• On the job training will be provided although some food preparation experience would be helpful.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in order to operate food service equipment and follow direction.
• Must be able to complete assigned tasks in order to provide an efficient, safe, sanitary, attractive and orderly facility.

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