Dietary Aide
Village Behavioral Health·Louisville, Tennessee
Village Behavioral Health·Louisville, Tennessee
Ensure the safety and well-being of children and adolescents in a psychiatric residential setting through constant supervision and safety checks. Facilitate rehabilitative groups and assist patients with activities of daily living while documenting clinical observations.
Overview We are currently recruiting for a full-time Dietary Aide/Cook to be responsible for preparing main menu items and various duties in the kitchen, including preparation of various portions of meals, presentation of food, and delivery of food in accordance with current regulatory standards and the facility’s established policies and procedures.
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.
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. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. VILLBH
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for six months of experience working with the target population. Candidates must obtain CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certifications.
Market context
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