Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker

Knoxvillebehavioralmedicine; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide to support meals for adults and geriatric patients. You will prepare and serve meals in a hospital setting, follow therapeutic diets, and uphold sanitation and safety standards.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and willingness to participate in opening a new hospital focused on behavioral health. High school diploma and ServSafe where required are noted in the job description.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Interest in food service and healthcare.
• Willingness to learn food preparation, modified diets, and safety procedures.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are important.
• ServSafe certification may be 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

Healthcare interest

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

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.

Training - Food and Nutrition

Expert

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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