Dietary Aide / Cook

Posted:
6/11/2026, 5:36:26 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Torrance, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Job Title:

Dietary Aide / Cook

Division/Program:

Star View Adolescent Center

Starting Compensation:

$25.00

Working Location:

Torrance, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Why Join Our Team? 

  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.

  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:

    • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.

    • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

  • Professional Growth Opportunities:

    • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.

    • Career development programs designed to help you grow.

    • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred

  • Knowledge/experience with dietary procedures and inspections of food service areas for sanitation

                                               

How you will make a difference (job overview):

Dietary aide is responsible for assisting all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.  Assist in establishing food service production line and make sure meals are prepared on time. Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures. Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.  Sweep and mop floors as directed. Wash and clean utensils as directed.  Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed.

Division/Program Overview:

  • A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents

  • Serving up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewide

  • Intensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988

  • Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School – 24/7 locked facility

  • Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health

  • Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

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