Dietary Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Conway, AR is seeking a dedicated dietary aide to support routine food preparation and delivery for patients and staff, ensuring meals meet quality and safety standards. You will follow standardized recipes, assist with menu adherence and portion control, and maintain clean, sanitized kitchen, dining and serving areas.

Compliance with state and federal regulations is essential, and ServSafe or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience a plus.

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 and approved recipes.
• 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

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety 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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