Dietary Aide

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Sierra Vista, AZ

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is part of the culinary team at Canyon Vista Medical Center. The role assists patients with menu selection and timely meal delivery, provides excellent customer service, and helps ensure meals meet each patient’s order and diet requirements. The aide also prepares meal items and condiments, follows facility health and safety policies, and supports the team and management as needed. The position offers full-time and part-time options, with day, evening, or night shifts based on facility needs. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of U.S. employment eligibility. Healthcare facilities may require full COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Practice good personal hygiene and be neatly groomed in a uniform.
Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment.
Pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods continuously, stoop and bend frequently, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to operate equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience, such as in cooking, a commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

Ensure each patient receives an accurate meal that matches their order and diet requirements.
Provide excellent customer service to all patients.
Deliver and collect patient menus in a timely manner.
Prepare cold and hot items and condiments for meal times.
Adhere to facility health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.