Dietary Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide/Cook to prepare main menu items, portion meals, present food, and deliver meals in line with regulatory standards and facility policies. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and adherence to menu instructions in a patient-focused setting.

The position requires compliance with food safety standards (ServSafe or similar) and a high school diploma or equivalent; on-site work in the Louisville, TN area is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine 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.
• Apply sanitation procedures to provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Adhere to menu compliance and report dietary non-compliance to dietician or supervisor.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Dietary Aide/Cook to 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.

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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