Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offers a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryJob SummaryUnder general supervision of the director Dietary Aide performs a variety of kitchen food service and dish room duties as well as other related tasks to provide safe and effective food service to all clients staff and visitorsAssist in serving clients following prescribed menu including portioning food carefully and correctlyAssist Cooks in food preparation when needed and function as cookcharge cook when assignedPerform safe and sanitary handling of all food and equipmentMaintain cleanliness of food preparation areas and equipmentFollow diet modifications in food preparation and serviceStock and maintain all storage areas including client unitsFlex schedule andor assignments when required according to the operational needs of the departmentWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offers a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryJob SummaryUnder general supervision of the director Dietary Aide performs a variety of kitchen food service and dish room duties as well as other related tasks to provide safe and effective food service to all clients staff and visitorsAssist in serving clients following prescribed menu including portioning food carefully and correctlyAssist Cooks in food preparation when needed and function as cookcharge cook when assignedPerform safe and sanitary handling of all food and equipmentMaintain cleanliness of food preparation areas and equipmentFollow diet modifications in food preparation and serviceStock and maintain all storage areas including client unitsFlex schedule andor assignments when required according to the operational needs of the departmentNo previous kitchen experience required On the job instruction and in service providedState of Connecticut approved Qualified Food Operator preferredValid Connecticut Drivers LicenseAbility to read write and speak English and to follow oral and written directionsMust be able to work with others take direction and work varying hoursBasic computer skills requiredMust wear clean uniform and protective shoesMust wear proper hair restraintMust be able to work varying hoursWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentNo previous kitchen experience required On the job instruction and in service providedState of Connecticut approved Qualified Food Operator preferredValid Connecticut Drivers LicenseAbility to read write and speak English and to follow oral and written directionsMust be able to work with others take direction and work varying hoursBasic computer skills requiredMust wear clean uniform and protective shoesMust wear proper hair restraintMust be able to work varying hoursWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment