Dietary Aide

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Bakersfield, CA

4h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care. Part of that care is the care and love put into the food that our patients and staff enjoy while in our facility. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and a valid Food Handler's certification, we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work. If you have previous experience in the kitchen of a hospital or other large facility and/or have experience as a Dietary Aide in a mental healthcare hospital environment, then your application to this position will be immediately moved to the shortlist of candidates. Ideally, you'll bring at least three (1) year of experience as a Dietary Aide in a healthcare or similar setting, though this experience is not necessary. You'll showcase strong kitchen safety skills and be able to meet deadlines surrounding a very rigid serving schedule. A high level of awareness in regards to patient dietary orders is very important to achieve desired results in this role. That said, you'll need to be able to read and comprehend our recipes and instructions regarding prepackaged products. The perfect candidate will be able to read, convert, and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe changes and development and assist cooks and the Kitchen Manager to execute exceptional patient care. A substantial amount of knowledge using commercial kitchen equipment including slicers, mixers, and dishwashers will be of asset to this position. Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness, Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities. You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date. If you don't have a current CPR certification, just let us know and we'll make sure you get it before you start -- and even cover the cost for you. If you don't have a Food Handler's card, let us know and we'll pay for that, too. Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during your orientation so that you know how and when to engage when such an event occurs. BBHH encourages ALL to apply. The Dietary Aide position pays $21.00 per hour to start and receives automatic merit increases annually.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Food Handler's certification
Current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date
Complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during your orientation

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the kitchen of a hospital or other large facility
Experience as a Dietary Aide in a mental healthcare hospital environment
At least three (1) year of experience as a Dietary Aide in a healthcare or similar setting
Strong kitchen safety skills
Able to meet deadlines surrounding a very rigid serving schedule
A high level of awareness in regards to patient dietary orders
Able to read and comprehend our recipes and instructions regarding prepackaged products
Able to read, convert, and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe changes and development
Knowledge using commercial kitchen equipment including slicers, mixers, and dishwashers