Dietary Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dependable Full-Time Dietary Aide to support the nutritional needs of patients and staff. This role involves meal preparation, tray assembly, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Candidates must be available for rotating shifts and have weekend availability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• ServSafe or similar certification preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and food setup for patients and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Transport food trucks and load trays for dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Full-Time Dietary Aide to join our food services team. This position supports the nutritional needs of both patients and staff by assisting in meal preparation, tray assembly, sanitation, and overall kitchen operations.

Shifts:

• 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM

• 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  Candidates must be available to work both shifts and have weekend availability as part of a rotating schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation and food setup for both patients and employees

• Utilize dietary production sheets to prepare and assemble all cold side dishes in accordance with recipe compliance

• Arrange cold food items on trays in an appealing and organized manner using tray templates

• Prepare and mix house and supplemental nourishments

• Transport food trucks to patient units, pick them up after meals, and return to kitchen

• Load trays into carrier units for dishwashing and ensure timely and sanitary processing

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area throughout the day following state sanitation guidelines and infection control standards

• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA regulations

• Remove trash from workstations and dispose of appropriately per department policy

• Wash floors and assist with additional kitchen duties based on volume and workflow

This is a full-time position offering a consistent schedule and the opportunity to contribute to a supportive, patient-focused team. If you take pride in your work and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications Education

Required

High School/GED

Experience

Preferred

ServSafe or similar certification

Previous healthcare experience

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