Dietary Aide - Behavioral Health Hospital Services
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Restaurant/Food Service
Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant, Cook & Chef
Job Posting
Sep 15, 2026 Dietary Aide - Behavioral Health Hospital Services - ( )
LocationConnecticut-Mansfield Center-Natchaug Hospital Mansfield Ct (10155)
OrganizationNatchaug Hospital
JobFood Services / Dietary
DescriptionWork where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford Health Care 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut's 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 recovery.
Job Summary 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 visitors.
• Assist in serving clients following prescribed menu, including portioning food carefully and correctly.
• Assist Cooks in food preparation when needed, and function as cook/charge cook when assigned.
• Perform safe and sanitary handling of all food and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas and equipment.
• Follow diet modifications in food preparation and service.
• Stock and maintain all storage areas, including client units.
• Flex schedule and/or assignments when required according to the operational needs of the department.
No previous kitchen experience required. On- the-job training instruction provided. State of Connecticut approved Qualified Food Operator preferred Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written directions. Must be able to work with others, take direction and work varying hours. Basic computer skills required. Must wear clean uniform and protective shoes. Must wear proper hair restraint.
Must be able to work varying hours.
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