Dietary Aide

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

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service worker to support routine food preparation and delivery in our healthcare facility.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain sanitation, ensure menu compliance, and report dietary concerns to the dietitian team. ServSafe certification preferred and high school diploma required. This role emphasizes safety and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification where required by 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 to provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Adhere to menu compliance and report dietary non-compliance or concerns to dietician or supervisor.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation

Food handling

Safety compliance

Menu adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Purpose Statement

Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.

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