Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker

AdamsPlace; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine is opening a new hospital facility and seeks a Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide to support patient care through meal preparation and service.

The role requires following special diets, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring sanitation standards while delivering courteous, patient-focused service in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in food service and healthcare.
• Willingness to learn food preparation, modified diets, and safety procedures.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• ServSafe certification (if required).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve hot and cold meals.
• Follow therapeutic and modified diet guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Dietary guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine – Knoxville, TN

Help us nourish healing from day one.

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine is a new 64-bed acute inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adults and geriatric patients in crisis. We provide short-term stabilization for behavioral health and substance use disorders in partnership with National Health Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and serve hot and cold meals
• Follow therapeutic and modified diet guidelines
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards
• Ensure compliance with sanitation regulations

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Interest in food service and healthcare
• Willingness to learn food preparation, modified diets, and safety procedures
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• ServSafe certification (if required)

Be part of opening a new hospital dedicated to improving behavioral health — one patient at a time.

EOE