Dietary Aide

Acadia Healthcare • Louisville, TN

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About The Position

The Dietary Aide/Cook prepares main menu items and performs kitchen duties, including preparing meal portions, presenting food, and delivering food in accordance with current regulatory standards and the facility’s policies and procedures. The role also supports kitchen and dining-area sanitation, proper food handling and storage, and compliance with menus and special diets.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleanup and sanitation tasks in kitchen, dining, and serving areas.
• Prepare, serve, and store food according to facility policies.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations.
• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes and approved menus.
• Use appropriate service methods and food-handling techniques to maintain food quality.
• Apply sanitation procedures to provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Follow menu and special-diet requirements, and report dietary non-compliance, concerns, or patient complaints to a dietician, supervisor, or manager.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED