Dietary Aide (PRN/Part-Time)

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking a kitchen aide to support routine food preparation and sanitation within the facility. You will help deliver meals to patients and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a high school diploma (preferred) and a ServSafe or similar food safety certification. Training covers recipes, menus, dietary restrictions, and state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification, where required by the 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

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.

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