Dietary Aide/Assistant-Part Time Varied-Temecula Valley Hospital

Dietary Aide Assistant

Responsibilities About Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 12 "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2026. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2025-2026 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Arrythmia and Pacemaker. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline - NSTEMI GOLD, Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 4 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire's Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery.

Duties to include answering phones (high volume), assisting patients, guests and customers place meal orders via computer order entry program, Must be familiar with computers, multi-tasking and exceptional customer service. Other duties to include assisting in the kitchen areas with meal tray assembly, prep areas and daily cleaning assignments. Essential Job Duties: Ability to understand modified diet restrictions, operate food service equipment, operate computer hardware and software systems and perform simple math. Be knowledgeable of daily kitchen operations, safe food handling techniques and sanitary food preparation skills. Ability to instruct and supervise the work performance of others. Ability to make decisions and to adapt to changes.

Qualifications Education/Training/Experience At least two years food service experience in an acute care facility preferred. DSS certification or Diet Tech certification preferred. Certification in Food Service Sanitation by the Department of Health and/or ServSafe Certification required. Prefer strong interest in nutrition or nutrition-related field and/or some college coursework in nutrition completed.

This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match

About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.