Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • Bakersfield, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to help provide food care for patients and staff at its 90-bed acute psychiatric and behavioral healthcare facility in Bakersfield, California. The role supports patient wellness and care by helping the kitchen team prepare and serve food according to dietary orders and a rigid serving schedule.

The Dietary Aide will use kitchen safety practices, read recipes and instructions for prepackaged products, and read, convert, and adjust measurements for recipe changes and development. The position involves working with cooks and the Kitchen Manager and using commercial kitchen equipment. CPR certification is required by the start date; the hospital can arrange and cover the cost of CPR certification and a Food Handler's card if needed. New hires complete Handle-With-Care Physical Restraint Technique Training during orientation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Food Handler's certification.
• Current CPR certification when applying or certification obtained before the start date.
• Ability to read and comprehend recipes and instructions for prepackaged products.
• Ability to read, convert, and adjust mathematical measurements.
• Strong kitchen safety skills and ability to meet deadlines around a rigid serving schedule.
• Awareness of patient dietary orders.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the kitchen of a hospital or other large facility.
• Previous experience as a Dietary Aide in a mental healthcare hospital environment.
• At least one year of experience as a Dietary Aide in a healthcare or similar setting; experience is not necessary.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and dishwashers.

Responsibilities

• Support food service for patients and staff.
• Follow patient dietary orders and meet deadlines within a rigid serving schedule.
• Read and follow recipes and instructions for prepackaged products.
• Read, convert, and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe changes and development.
• Assist cooks and the Kitchen Manager in providing patient care.
• Use kitchen safety skills and commercial kitchen equipment.

Benefits

• The hospital will cover the cost of CPR certification if needed.
• The hospital will pay for a Food Handler's card if needed.
• Automatic annual merit increases.
• Full-time employee benefits include paid time off, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, pet insurance, accident insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, discounted meals, an employee assistance program, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED