Dietary Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora in Tucson, AZ seeks a dedicated kitchen assistant to support routine food preparation and delivery within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include sanitation of dining areas, proper food handling per recipes, and adherence to menus and dietary requirements while complying with regulations.

Qualifications

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

Sonora is a leading behavioral health provider, operating a 140-bed inpatient hospital along with ECT and outpatient therapy services. Located in Tucson, Arizona, we are dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and adults across all stages of behavioral health needs. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, and we are seeking motivated, dedicated professionals to join us in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Purpose Statement

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.

SONBH

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