Hospital Dietary Aide: Safe Meals & Sanitation

Acadia Healthcare; Malden Highlands (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is partnering with Tufts Medicine to open the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital in Malden, MA, a 144-bed facility opening in early 2026. We are seeking Dietary Aides to support routine food preparation and delivery for the new hospital.

Responsibilities include sanitation, following recipes, proper food handling, and reporting dietary concerns to the dietician or supervisor. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are preferred/required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is partnering with Tufts Medicine to open the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital in Malden, MA, a 144-bed facility opening in early 2026. We are seeking Dietary Aides to support routine food preparation and delivery for the new hospital.

Responsibilities include sanitation, following recipes, proper food handling, and reporting dietary concerns to the dietician or supervisor. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are preferred/required.