Dietary Aide - Full Time - Heavy Lifting Required

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • Desoto, TX

7h

About The Position

The Dietary Aide plays a crucial role in providing quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff, and guests at Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. The full-time Dietary Aide collaborates closely with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service within a healthcare environment. Must be comfortable lifting up to 100lbs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a dietary aide or related role, preferably in a healthcare or commercial kitchen setting.
• Ability to follow food preparation instructions, maintain confidentiality, work independently and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Successful completion of background check, drug screen, physical exam, and provision of positive employment references.
• Ability to perform lifting (up to 100 lbs.), standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand motions; work involves light to moderate physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors in a timely and courteous manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist in accepting deliveries, reconciling orders, and stocking supplies.
• Support cooks and dietary supervisors with food preparation tasks as required.
• Adhere to food safety, hospital policies, and customer service standards consistently.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain compliance with hospital regulations.
• Lift up to 100lbs to store food boxes

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company paid disability
• 401(k)
• a generous amount of paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED