DIET AIDE

UHS

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Reasons Eating Disorder Center (Reasons) is seeking nutrition students or dietetics technicians interested in working closely with a Registered Dietitian and gaining first-hand experience working with patients recovering from eating disorders. Candidates with previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities are preferred, but not required, to join our team providing compassionate care at our tranquil residential treatment facilities located in the Pasadena and Arcadia neighborhoods of the Los Angeles area. The Diet Aide works closely with the Registered Dietitian in monitoring and maintaining the dietary program. The Diet Aide performs essential duties associated with meal plans, resident information related to meal patterns, and safety pertaining to the nutritional care and food service of all residents. Additional duties include grocery shopping, cooking meals, eating at restaurants with patients, and cleaning duties to ensure proper sanitation practices. Reasons’ employees receive great opportunities, including a challenging and rewarding work environment, career and growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and competitive compensation. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with approximately 101,500 employees and annual revenues of $17.4 billion during 2025. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and various related services across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Reasons provides a place of respite and reflection for all genders of all ages to work through their eating disorders and discover their reasons for recovery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or currently enrolled in an accredited Dietetics or Dietetic Technician program.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Must be available to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in the field of eating disorders treatment preferred.
Food service or related experience preferred.
Previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities are preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with Registered Dietitian in ensuring resident nutritional needs.
Plan and prepare resident meals.
Provide baking, cooking and nutrition-related groups
Plan and participate in restaurant outings and delivery for some meals
Monitor and order food and supplies.
Check food logs/diaries daily to ensure patients are following meal plans provided by Registered Dieitian
Implement and monitor sanitation and kitchen safety protocols.
Maintain and monitor emergency food supply; ensure protocols are followed.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to have an impact on people’s eating disorder recovery