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Dietary Assistant

Southeast Health
Dothan, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026

Southeast. Always the right career direction.

Job Description Summary

May prepare and portion needed salads, gelatins and cold foods in forms and quantities to meet assigned food service schedules. May interpret production sheet data to determine food requirements according to regular and modified patient diet orders. May follow standardized recipes to accomplish necessary food production. May weigh, measure and chop ingredients. May be responsible for stocking and serving food to customers in the cafeteria, catering, doctors lounge and Oak Garden with correct details in meal presentation and service. Professional behavior is required at all times.


Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Some training and/or background in Customer Service.

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

  • Ability to read, write and follow spoken and/or written instructions in English as would normally be achieved with 9 to 11 years of schooling

SKILLS:

  • Ability and stamina to work well with others in close quarters while meeting tight time schedules.
  • Manual dexterity and motor coordination are required to handle dishes, serve food and trays efficiently, and to work with various cleaning supplies.
  • Ability to move, transport trays, carts, equipment and supplies.


Shift

Day

Shift Details


FTE

1


Type

Regular


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Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan

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