Dietary Aide
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital
Summary
Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility.
Job description
Overview
Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the 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.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility
Company overview
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is a leading psychiatric and addiction treatment center located in New Castle, Delaware. Operating as a 120-bed inpatient facility on an 11-acre campus, the hospital provides comprehensive behavioral health services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. The organization specializes in treating substance abuse, chemical dependency, and a wide range of mental health disorders through multiple levels of care including inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programming. Key services include medically monitored detoxification, adolescent behavioral health programs, adult inpatient psychiatric services, senior behavioral health care, and co-occurring disorder treatment. MeadowWood emphasizes compassionate, individualized care in a serene environment that allows patients to focus on recovery away from daily stresses. The hospital serves the Northern Delaware region including Wilmington, as well as parts of New Jersey and Maryland, and accepts major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, and TRICARE. With a staff of 51-200 employees, MeadowWood maintains accreditation and is recognized for exceeding quality care standards in addiction treatment.