TECH - DIETARY (NON REG)

Universal Health Services Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Food Service Aide responsible for preparing food trays, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring patient service standards. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of relevant experience. The role requires knowledge of therapeutic diets and food service sanitation. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and pull and push up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and bend daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food trays for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Set up the tray line and ensure it is well stocked with appropriate condiments.
• Comply with sanitation and safety guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets

Knowledge of basic food service sanitation

Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures

Ability to read menus and recipes

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital is a 126‑bed private acute care and chemical dependency treatment center located in a picturesque suburban setting. Accredited by the Joint Commission and founded in 1902, Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best behavioral health hospitals.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with annual revenues of $14.3 billion in 2023. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points across the United States, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Position Summary

The Food Service Aide is responsible for preparing the salad bar, maintaining an adequate supply of beverages, ensuring the cafeteria and dining room remain clean at all times, assisting in the preparation of patient meals and snacks, assisting the cook as required, and stocking kitchen necessities on each floor. The Food Service Aide ensures quality patient service.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate/GED (Preferred)

Experience: 1‑3 years of relevant experience

Specialized Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets
• Knowledge of basic food service sanitation
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric)
• Ability to read menus and recipes
• Ability to stoop, kneel and bend daily
• Ability to reach, twist and turn above and below the waist
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and pull and push up to 50 pounds

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Comply with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food service.
• Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety; complete assignments in cleaning log and initials when completed; 100% of the time.
• Obtain the tray count by unit for each breakfast, lunch and dinner meal.
• Prepare the food trays for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Label special diets with name and sticker.
• Set up the tray line and or cold line with salads, dressing, fresh fruit and other items on the menu for the day; ensure it is well stocked with appropriate condiments.
• Set up dessert bar, milk and yogurt refrigerators and juice and coffee machines.
• Prepare and deliver floor stock as assigned; conduct inventory and stock unit kitchens based on set par levels 100% of the time.
• Alert cook when more food is needed prior to running out on the line to reduce service interruptions.
• Utilize portion control guidelines when preparing food and serving meals; follow cook’s directions regarding portion sizes.