Dietary Aide

Village Behavioral Health; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Louisville, TN is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide/Cook to prepare main menu items, portion food, present meals, and deliver food in line with regulatory standards and facility policies.

Responsibilities include sanitation, proper food handling, compliance with dietary requirements, following standardized recipes, and collaborating with dietitians and supervisors to ensure patient satisfaction and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification required by state/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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for afull-time Dietary Aide/Cookto be responsible for preparing main menu items and various duties in the kitchen, including preparation of various portions of meals, presentation of food, and delivery of food in accordance with current regulatory standards and the facility’s established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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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