Dietary Aide / Cook

Oasis Behavioral Health, Inc.

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Torrance, CA US Until 8/22/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 12, 2026 Last posted June 12, 2026
Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Dietary Aide / Cook

Division/Program:

Star View Adolescent Center

Starting Compensation:

$25.00 - $25.50 USD Per Hour

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:

  • Population Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.
  • Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.
  • Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS).
  • Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.

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

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

About this role

Summary

Assist with food preparation, sanitation, and food service operations in a mental health facility.

Job title

Dietary Aide / Cook

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Torrance, CA, on-site, no remote work permitted.

Salary

$25k–$27k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food handlingfood sanitationteamwork

Preferred skills

dietary proceduresinspection

Specializations

food servicesanitationfood preparation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site