Dietary Aide — Prep, Serve & Safeguard Healthy Meals

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Mesa, AZ is seeking an experienced Dietary Aide to assist with routine food preparation and service, delivering meals to patients and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure compliance with meal plans, and report dietary concerns to the dietician or supervisor.

The role supports safe food handling, adheres to facility policies, and requires ServSafe or similar certification where required by the state.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Mesa, AZ is seeking an experienced Dietary Aide to assist with routine food preparation and service, delivering meals to patients and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure compliance with meal plans, and report dietary concerns to the dietician or supervisor.

The role supports safe food handling, adheres to facility policies, and requires ServSafe or similar certification where required by the state.