Dietary Aide

UHS•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Valley Hospital is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service. We are a private 122 bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency counseling services. Valley Hospital is centrally located with easy access to many areas of greater Phoenix. We are between North 35th and 36th Streets with East Earl to our north and East Thomas to our south. Hours: Day Shift-hours may vary Position Summary: The Dietary Aide is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle, recipes and production sheets. The Cook opens the kitchen and ensure organization of daily events. The Cook/Dietary Aide complies with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food services offered. Follow menus and recipes as provided by the Dietary Manager and Dietitian. The Cook prepare meals and beverages according to menu cycle and daily production sheet, providing attention to attractive and tasteful meals

Requirements

Two (2) years’ experience in quantity cooking.
A basic knowledge of modified diets; training in food service sanitation and possession of food service food handler’s permit
Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils; and some prior kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle, recipes and production sheets
opens the kitchen and ensure organization of daily events
complies with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food services offered
Follow menus and recipes as provided by the Dietary Manager and Dietitian
prepare meals and beverages according to menu cycle and daily production sheet, providing attention to attractive and tasteful meals