Dietary Aide

UHS•Shreveport, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Brentwood Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to support the provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff, and guests. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in a safe, nurturing environment. The position prepares meals according to the menu prepared by the dietary supervisor, operates food preparation equipment, maintains clean work areas and serving lines, and handles deliveries and stored supplies. Hours are designated by the Dietary Director. A two-year business degree or equivalent combined education and experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two-year business degree or equivalent combined education and experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors according to the menu prepared by the dietary supervisor.
Operate food preparation equipment to fry, boil, roast, bake, broil, mix, and assemble food items.
Clean work areas as necessary or assigned, check water temperature for compliance with health and safety standards, and promptly take down and clean the serving line after meals.
Accept and reconcile deliveries, promptly receive deliveries when notified, and put delivered stock in the proper storage place using correct procedures.
Store delivered items in a timely manner, monitor supply usage, and notify the supervisor when supplies are limited.
Provide quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff, and guests.