Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker-Part time

NHC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team in a new behavioral health facility. This role involves preparing and delivering nutritious meals to patients, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn about therapeutic diets. Join a mission-driven organization committed to improving the quality of life for patients through compassionate care and support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a sincere interest in foodservice and enjoy working with healthcare patients.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and store food in accordance with facility policies.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking skills

Customer service

Sanitation procedures

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Worker-Part time

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine - a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health facility. Our center will provide acute behavioral health care and outpatient treatment to adults and geriatric adults who are in crisis from severe symptoms related to behavioral health and/or substance use disorder.

As the Food Service Worker, you will be instrumental in the daily food preparation and delivery of cold or hot foods for patient meals. If you are passionate about improving behavior health and excited about the opportunity to be a part of opening a new hospital, we would love the opportunity to meet you.

Job Details:

• 64-bed acute inpatient setting
• IOP/PHP oversight
• Adult and Geriatric client population
• Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
• Acute intervention focus with short term stays
• Joint venture/Professional partnerships between NHC, Tennova and University of Tennessee Medical Center - Knoxville

Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a sincere interest in foodservice and enjoy working with healthcare patients.
• Must have, or possess the desire to learn, food preparation, and simple cooking skills.
• Must have knowledge of, or possess the desire to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving patient trays.
• Must have knowledge of, or possess the desire to learn, correct sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Must possess and use excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility

Position Highlights:

• 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.
• Utilize service methods and food handling techniques to ensure quality.

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine: Mission and Vision

We are committed to improve the quality of life of our patients by delivering personalized behavioral health in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to bring communities, families, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health, one patient at a time.

The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine provides a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders We are pleased to partner with National Health Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

EOE

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