Dietary Aide: Patient Meals & Safe Kitchen

Acadia Healthcare; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a dietary aide responsible for routine food preparation and delivery within the facility, following standardized recipes and approved menus.

You will maintain cleanliness, adhere to safety regulations, and report dietary non-compliance to the dietician or supervisor. ServSafe certification preferred or required.

This role emphasizes food safety, quality service, and teamwork to ensure patient meals meet menu specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification required by state and facility.

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

Quality service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a dietary aide responsible for routine food preparation and delivery within the facility, following standardized recipes and approved menus.

You will maintain cleanliness, adhere to safety regulations, and report dietary non-compliance to the dietician or supervisor. ServSafe certification preferred or required.

This role emphasizes food safety, quality service, and teamwork to ensure patient meals meet menu specifications.