Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide – Hickory Treatment Center at 

Department: Dietary 

Direct Report To: Dietary Manager 

Job Type:  

About the Role:  

• The Aide is responsible for assisting with prepping, serving, and cleanup of client meals. As well as the cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Under the immediate supervision of the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide assists the Cooks in preparing/serving client’s healthy meals to promote improved health and well-being of all clients.

Why Hickory Recovery? 

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on  

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.  

What We Offer:  

• 401k
• Dental insurance 
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

Job Qualifications:  

• Have basic kitchen knowledge. 
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate client admissions, census and needs of the facility.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insured transportation

Key Responsibilities:  

• Follow the established menu, by preparing and serving all food and beverages.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and clients.
• Prepare food items and share cooking duties with other workers. 
• Serve food for each special diet, per physician order and in accordance with established standards.
• Wash dishes & clean work area, tables, cabinets & ovens;
• Participate in cleaning & deep cleaning as instructed. 
• Assist with food inventory and/or other duties as assigned.
• Report any unsafe conditions or faulty equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately.

Compensation: $14.00-$16.00/hr 

For more information visit: www.hickorytreatmentcenters.com