Dietary Aide: Caring Kitchen & Dining Service

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

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.