Dietary Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Part Time Dietary Aide to join our team in Fort Smith, AR. The role involves assisting with kitchen sanitation, food preparation, serving meals, and adhering to approved recipes and menus. Schedule: every Friday through Monday, 6:00 a.m.

to 2:00 p.m., with training and ongoing support provided. We offer the chance to develop new skills in a vital healthcare setting, with a focus on safety, diet compliance, and professional growth.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come join our team as a Part Time Dietary Aide!

Schedule: This position will work every Friday through Monday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

As part of our team, you will benefit from detailed training, ongoing support, and continued opportunities to develop new skills and move forward in your chosen profession. You'll also know that you are playing a vital role in an organization that is providing an essential service.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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