Dietary Aide - Part Time

Part time position - 30-32 hours per week - Will include weekends.

Location: Artesian Valley Health System - Dietary Department

Type: Part time - 30-32 hours per week. Must be able to work some weekends.

At Artesian Valley Health System, we believe that great nutrition is the foundation of great healing. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our culinary team, keep our kitchen immaculate, and bring a little extra warmth to our residents' and patients' days.

If you are a team player who takes pride in your work and loves helping others, you belong here!

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Serve with Accuracy: Prepare meals and food trays exactly as directed.
• Keep it Spotless: Wash dishes, maintain equipment in good working order, and keep the dietary department sanitary and clean.
• Own the Standards: Implement strict work, sanitation, and safety standards consistent with institutional rules and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Be Reliable & Professional: Meet attendance/punctuality guidelines, attend required meetings, and complete mandatory education.
• Show Team Spirit: Work cooperatively under the direction of the Dietary Manager or Administrator, performing any assigned tasks with a helpful attitude.

Apply today and help us nourish our community back to health!

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• The Basics: Must be able to receive written/oral instructions, follow recipes, and adhere to specific therapeutic diets.
• The Experience: Some kitchen experience is essential (preferably under qualified supervision), along with knowledge of surface and equipment sanitation.
• The Mindset: High personal integrity, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and cooperatively with residents, staff, and support agencies.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
• Communication & Care: Strong communication skills and a commitment to treating customers, coworkers, and residents with respect, while maintaining strict patient and system confidentiality.

Shift Expectations

• Flexibility is Key: Because our patients need great food every day, this role requires working weekends and holidays, and being assigned to shifts as needed.