Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH) is an acute psychiatric and behavioral healthcare facility in Bakersfield, California, providing inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults. The Dietary Aide helps support patient and staff care by preparing and serving food according to dietary orders, recipes, instructions, and a strict serving schedule. The role works with cooks and the Kitchen Manager to provide quality food service. The position pays $23.00 per hour to start, with automatic annual merit increases. CPR certification is required by the start date; BBHH can arrange and cover the cost if needed. BBHH also pays for a Food Handler's card if needed. Orientation includes Handle-With-Care Physical Restraint Technique Training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Food Handler's certification; the employer will pay for a card if needed.
• Current CPR certification upon application or certification obtained before the start date; the employer can arrange and cover the cost if needed.
• Strong kitchen safety skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines tied to a rigid serving schedule.
• Awareness of patient dietary orders.
• Ability to read and comprehend recipes and instructions for prepackaged products.
• Ability to read, convert, and adjust mathematical measurements.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and dishwashers, is an asset.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or large-facility kitchen.
• Experience as a Dietary Aide in a mental healthcare hospital.
• At least one year of experience as a Dietary Aide in a healthcare or similar setting; experience is not necessary.

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.
• Complete Handle-With-Care Physical Restraint Technique Training during orientation.

Benefits

• Paid time off (over three weeks in the first year for full-time employees).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Discounted meals.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition assistance.
• The employer will cover the cost of obtaining CPR certification if needed.
• The employer will pay for a Food Handler's card if needed.
• Automatic annual merit increases.

What This Job Offers

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