Patient Meal Prep & Safety Aide

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital; Beaver Brook Apartments (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dependable Food Service Assistant to support routine kitchen operations within the facility. You will prepare, serve and store meals, assist with sanitation, and ensure foods meet menu and dietary standards.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety regulations, following recipes, and reporting dietary concerns to the supervisor. A high school diploma is preferred and ServSafe or equivalent certification is required where applicable.

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 preferred

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

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dependable Food Service Assistant to support routine kitchen operations within the facility. You will prepare, serve and store meals, assist with sanitation, and ensure foods meet menu and dietary standards.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety regulations, following recipes, and reporting dietary concerns to the supervisor. A high school diploma is preferred and ServSafe or equivalent certification is required where applicable.