Dietary Aide

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

1. Take patient orders via phone for processing. Provide the patient dietary restriction information, and the cook information for tray preparation.


2. Prepare patient beverages, set up the patient tray according to diet specifications, and deliver trays in a timely manner.


3. Maintain food and beverages at proper temperatures and rotate all products according to schedule. Record the temperature of the patient refrigerator every shift.


4. Serve customers and staff in Vail Health cafeterias. Assist with cashier duties and food preparation/cooking as needed.


5. Maintain high level of sanitation in all practices as stated in federal, state and local health manuals.


6. Stock the diet aide work area as needed.


7. Fill floor stock orders for all departments.


8. Work as a team with other nutrition services staff to ensure all patient and staff needs are met and all work is complete.


9. Attend all staff meetings and in-services. If a meeting is missed, contact supervisor for review of information and complete quizzes if needed.


10. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.


11. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• One year of food service in a hospital setting preferred.

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• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

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Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Competitive wages
  
  
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  
  
  • Housing programs
  
  
  • Childcare reimbursement 
  
  
  
  


• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  
  
  
  • Medical
  
  
  • Dental 
  
  
  • Vision
  
  
  
  


• Educational Programs: 
  
  
  
  • Tuition Assistance 
  
  
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  
  
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  
  
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
  
  
  
  


• Paid Time Off:
  
  
  
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
  
  
  
  


• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  
  
  
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  
  
  • Life insurance
  
  
  • Short and long-term disability
  
  
  
  


• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  
  
  
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  
  
  • Recreation discounts
  
  
  • Pet insurance