Dietary Aide-2nd shift

Acadia Healthcare; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a routine food service worker to assist with the preparation and delivery of hot and cold foods in the facility. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure quality, and maintain a safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing areas, proper food storage, regulatory compliance, and reporting dietary concerns to the dietician or supervisor. A high school diploma is preferred, and ServSafe certification may be required where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification or similar food safety certification may be required where state/facility policy applies.

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.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

Food safety

Dietary compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Statement

Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility.

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.

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