Dietary Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a dietary aide responsible for routine food preparation and delivery within the facility, following standardized recipes and approved menus.

You will maintain cleanliness, adhere to safety regulations, and report dietary non-compliance to the dietician or supervisor. ServSafe certification preferred or required.

This role emphasizes food safety, quality service, and teamwork to ensure patient meals meet menu specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification 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 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 procedures

Food safety

Quality service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Statement

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

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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