Dietary Cook & Aide

About the Role

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals (NPH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, specializing in patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals use an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Join our team at North Valley Behavioral Hospital in Huber Heights, OH, as a Dietary Services Cook & Aide and contribute to exceptional care for patients in acute psychiatric distress.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with residents, dietary personnel, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Prepare nourishing and healthy meals for all residents and staff.
• Perform tray line functions, including obtaining supplies, serving, portioning food, washing dishes, and operating kitchen equipment.
• Follow Ohio State Board of Health sanitation guidelines.
• Assist supervisor in training and supervising personnel and food preparation.
• Maintain accurate inventory for dietary services duties.
• Estimate food requirements to eliminate waste and properly store/utilize leftovers.
• Complete visual, taste, and smell tests to ensure palatability, safety, and freshness of food.
• Maintain a clean working area during food production and perform sanitation inspections.
• Process late trays and prepare/deliver between-meal feedings as applicable.
• Store perishable food items in compliance with health standards.
• Review resident diet changes daily and adjust care routines as needed.
• Assist in training new dietary service workers.
• Ensure temperature sheets and cleaning schedules are dated and signed.
• Obtain supplies from storage areas for duty completion.
• Prepare and portion simple food items for patient meal service based on forecasted guidelines.
• Serve food on the patient tray line based on customer requests or patient menus.
• Retrieve, clean, and sanitize patient tray carts.
• Clear trays and wash dishes according to established guidelines.
• Maintain patient tray line station stocked with food.
• Prepare and deliver patient nourishments and unit snacks as ordered.
• Report to work as scheduled and alert personnel to staffing needs.
• Float to other departments/facilities as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect patient health information.
• Comply with hospital policies, federal/state laws, and ethical standards.
• Stay updated on pertinent regulations, laws, and policies.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; coursework in nutrition or food service management is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in institutional food service or family dining restaurants; healthcare food service experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of elementary mathematics and use of dietary tools/equipment.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and lead when necessary.
• Excellent writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and resourceful in emergencies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy.
• Special tuition offers through Capella University.
• Work/life balance with professional growth opportunities.
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart.