Compassionate Dietary Aide - Kitchen & Patient Meals

Acadia Healthcare; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support daily kitchen operations in a healthcare facility. You will prepare, serve, and store meals, follow standardized recipes, and ensure sanitation standards are met.

Responsibilities include cleaning, complying with diet and menu requirements, reporting non-compliance, and handling food safely. ServSafe certification preferred where required by the state and facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen, dining or serving areas.
• Properly prepare, serve and store food in accordance with facility policies.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations.
• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes and approved menu.
• Utilize service methods and food handling techniques to ensure quality.
• Understand and apply the sanitation procedures needed to provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Adhere to menu compliance, special diet compliance and report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to dietician, supervisor or manager.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation

Food safety

Menu compliance

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support daily kitchen operations in a healthcare facility. You will prepare, serve, and store meals, follow standardized recipes, and ensure sanitation standards are met.

Responsibilities include cleaning, complying with diet and menu requirements, reporting non-compliance, and handling food safely. ServSafe certification preferred where required by the state and facility.