Dietary Assistant

RHA Health Services • Mint Hill, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a Dietary Assistant to assist with preparing, cooking, serving, and delivering food, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and storage areas. The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health and substance use challenges. Food must be prepared and served in a sanitary, timely manner and according to diet orders and approved standards and nutritional guidelines. The position is regular, with schedules of 6 a.m.–2 p.m. or 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Pay is $13.00 per hour, or $14.00 per hour for ServeSafe-certified employees.

A high school diploma or GED is required. Some food service and delivery experience is preferred. The job requires regular standing and walking, handling objects and tools, and the ability to lift, pull, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Employees must be able to demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level. RHA describes the role as an entry-level opportunity, with staff training and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and at least 40 pounds overall.
• Ability to pull at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly stand and walk.
• Demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, requiring work on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to talk and hear.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with food service and delivery.
• ServeSafe certification; the stated hourly rate is $14.00 for ServeSafe-certified employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, service, and delivery.
• Prepare and cook food as needed according to approved standards and nutritional guidelines.
• Serve food according to each person's diet order.
• Deliver food throughout the facility and auxiliary buildings in a timely manner as needed.
• Keep kitchen equipment and storage areas clean and orderly.
• Perform special cleaning, organize storage areas, and complete related duties.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation in the dietary area.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Assessment system, including Mealtime, Environmental, Interaction, and Third Shift Assessments.
• Adhere to personal cleanliness, neatness, and conduct standards.
• Work independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and voluntary insurance benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine, pharmacy insurance, and Health Advocate service.
• Free diabetic medication and supplies.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Paid Time Off for full-time employees.
• Company-sponsored life and AD&D insurance.
• Wellness programs, including company-paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, wellness challenges and rewards, annual health screening, and wellness coaching.
• Discounted medical premiums for nicotine-free employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.
• Payactiv early access to earned wages.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.

What This Job Offers

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