Dietary Aide - Per Diem
UHS
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Previous work experience in food service and/or a Hospital/Behavioral Health setting preferred.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.