Northern California Behavioral Health System

Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care

Dietary Aide

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSacramento, CA, USA$23 - $26.62 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A Food Safety Handler Card is required at hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Must concentrate amid noise, conversations, and foot traffic; meet deadlines and specified serving times; and have flexible work hours to meet patient and organizational operating needs.
Must maintain self-control during volatile or hostile customer-service interactions.
Must give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
Must communicate effectively in person or by telephone in a manner understood by a diverse population.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers, and dishwashers, and understand hygiene factors involved in food preparation.
Must work independently in a result-restricted physical environment for extended periods.
Must perform several tasks concurrently.
Must reach forward, up, down, and to the side; stand for at least one hour at a time; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assemble and prepare food and snacks as directed.
Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas.
Process, store, and prepare food properly on a tight timeline.
Maintain kitchen sanitation related to food preparation, dish room activities, and personal hygiene.
Document food labeling, dating, and kitchen procedures consistently.
Serve behavioral health patients and staff with a friendly and helpful demeanor.
Participate in activities that enhance professional growth and development.
Perform related duties as requested.
Uphold the organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in food service in a treatment center, health care, or hospital setting.

Dietary Aide, Full-Time (Sacramento)

Northern California Behavioral Health System · Sacramento, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-30

Salary: USD 43,680–56,888

Workplace: on_site

Department: Dietary and Nutrition

Description

REPORTS TO: Director of Dietary Services

Pay Scale: $23.00 - $26.62/hour, Non-exempt

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assemble and prepare food and snacks as directed
Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas
Properly process, store, and prepare food on a tight timeline
Maintain high level of kitchen sanitation related to food preparation, dish room activities and employee’s personal hygiene
Consistent documentation of food labeling, dating and kitchen procedures
Serve behavioral health patients and staff with a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times
Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development
Performs related duties, as requested
Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Food Safety Handler Card required at time of hire and to be maintained throughout employment
Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish work at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions
Must be able to give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy
Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation
Must be able to work independently, in a result-restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently
Reach forward, up, down, and to the side
Stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time
Lift up to fifty (50) pounds

Preferred Experience:

Food service in a treatment center, health care, or hospital setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account
Life Insurance (Supplemental life, term, and universal plans are also available)
Short and Long-Term Disability
PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

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About the Company

Northern California Behavioral Health System

Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care

Operates inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services at two Northern California campuses, Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital and Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, with 117 and 144 acute psychiatric beds respectively. Care is provided through a multidisciplinary team that creates individualized treatment plans for adolescents and adults with conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and co-occurring substance use disorders, including 24-hour monitoring and stabilization. As part of Signature Healthcare Services, it connects to a nationwide network of 19 psychiatric hospitals to coordinate broader regional care. The goal is to help patients recover by delivering continuous, patient-centered care within a regional mental health system.

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