Dietary Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Louisville, TN seeks a full-time Dietary Aide/Cook to prepare main menu items, portions of meals, and present and deliver food per facility procedures.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain sanitation, and ensure regulatory compliance. A high school diploma is preferred and ServSafe certification is advantageous; related duties may include reporting dietary concerns and assisting in daily kitchen operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare main menu items and portions of meals.
• Present food and deliver meals in accordance with policies.
• Maintain sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations.
• Follow standardized recipes and approved menus.
• Apply proper food handling techniques to ensure quality.
• Report dietary non-compliance or concerns to the dietician or supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe 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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