DIETARY AIDE/ASST

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a multi-discipline behavioral healthcare center that offers mental health services to the communities of surrounding Augusta, Georgia. The Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is an acute and residential treatment facility providing balanced, top-notch clinical care to children, adolescents and young adults. We provide a carefully-structured and supportive environment, and our education program is accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission.

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Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta (LCCA) seeking to hire spectacular Dietary Aides .

Key Responsibilities include:

• Dietary aide to prepare and serve food for our staff, patients, and visitors at our facility.
• Dietary aide consists of working under the dietary manager and assisting patients.
• Following state and federal regulations concerning food safety, tidying up dining areas, receiving and stocking supplies or food, following safety guidelines when working, and avoiding any food contamination by storing it properly.

Benefits for a Dietary Aide include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Bank
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months previous experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a dietary aide
• Enhanced experience in customer service is always appreciated
• Thorough knowledge about safety guidelines and sanitation
• Aptness in preparing meals in accordance with the precise instructions
• Skilled in operating cooking appliances, bakeware and cookware
• A friendly personality with good communication skills
• Stamina and good physical condition
• A high school diploma or equivalent; food certification is always appreciated
• Familiarity with clinical diets
• Food service and/or culinary experience in a health care facility is a bonus
• Ability to cooperate and work in a team
• Ability to read and comprehend common recipes
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy weights
• Willingness to participate in continuing education courses and training
• Become ServSafe “Food Handler” certified within days of hire date