Dietary Aide

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Missouri is seeking qualified cooks and dietary aides for day and evening shifts. The role involves routine food preparation and delivery within a behavioral health facility, following standardized recipes and menus.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need ServSafe or similar food safety certification where required by the state. We emphasize sanitation, safety, and adherence to dietary requirements as part of daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine kitchen sanitation tasks.
• 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

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Statement

Looking for passionate Cooks / Dietary Aids to join our Behavioral health facilitiy. Day Shift & Evening Shift open! 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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