Dietary Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity is available for a Dietary Aide at Acadia Healthcare, a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services. The position involves routine food preparation, cleanup, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This is a pivotal role in maintaining the health and satisfaction of patients within the facility.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks for clean-up and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Prepare, serve, and store food according to facility policies.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal food regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Food handling techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light, and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Opening in Fall 2025, Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital, a 144-bed facility located at the former site of Bethesda Hospital, will offer inpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization mental health treatments.

Our Dietary Aides are responsible for routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods within the facility.

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 sanitation procedures to provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Adhere to menu compliance and special diet requirements, reporting any dietary non-compliance, concerns, or patient complaints to the 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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.

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