Dietary Aide (full-time and part-time positions)

The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department.

• Performs defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment.
• Provides assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Meets scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follows all cleaning schedules and performs cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assists with snack, salad, and dessert preparation and serving meals.
• Sets up the dining room and helping serve patients.
• Basic kitchen cleaning duties.
• Assists in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Completes side work and opening/closing duties.
• Attends departmental and in-service educational programs.
• Follows defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Adheres to all appropriate sanitation and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Entry level position - will train
• Previous experience in food service in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Valid Nevada Food Handler Certification or in the process of obtaining.
• Basic food knowledge
• Ability to prepare food combinations that add interest, contrast, and variety to a menu.
• Knowledge of appropriate safe food-handling techniques preferred.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to work in different environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to interact with various patients and co-workers
• Able to work varying shifts that may include weekends and holidays
• Pre-employment drug screen conducted upon job offer.

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment for full-time employees!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

• Medical insurance (three plans to choose from): full-time employees only
• Dental insurance (two plans to choose from)
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance