Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Assist with preparing, portioning, serving, and distributing meals and snacks according to 

established menus and dietary requirements.

•  Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and safe food-handling procedures at all 

times.

•  Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, food-preparation, and storage areas.
•  Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, cookware, and food-service 

equipment.

•  Receive, store, rotate, and organize food and kitchen supplies using appropriate foodstorage practices.
•  Monitor food temperatures and maintain required food-safety documentation.
•  Follow special diets, food allergies, restrictions, and other dietary instructions provided 

by authorized clinical or dietary personnel.

•  Assist with inventory control and notify the appropriate supervisor when supplies are low 

or food items need replenishment.

•  Properly dispose of food waste and maintain appropriate trash and recycling procedures.
•  Operate kitchen equipment safely and report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns 

promptly.

•  Provide courteous and respectful service to residents and staff while maintaining 

appropriate professional boundaries.

•  Support a calm, structured, and therapeutic dining environment.
•  Follow all facility policies and procedures related to resident safety, confidentiality, 

infection prevention, and emergency response.

•  Communicate effectively with supervisors and members of the treatment team regarding 

food-service concerns or resident dietary needs.

•  Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor or facility leadership.

Qualifications

•  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
•  Previous food service, institutional dining, healthcare, school, or residential-care 

experience preferred.

•  Knowledge of basic food preparation, sanitation, and food-safety practices.
•  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
•  Ability to work cooperatively with residents, coworkers, supervisors, and other 

professionals.

•  Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, patience, and attention to detail.
•  Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries when working with 

residents.

•  Ability to work effectively in a behavioral-health residential setting.

Physical Requirements

•  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
•  Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and lift food-service supplies as required.
•  Ability to safely handle kitchen equipment and supplies.
•  Ability to lift and carry items within the requirements established by the facility.