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Dietary Aide

Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Purpose Statement

Looking for passionate Cooks / Dietary Aids to join our Behavioral health facilitiy. Day Shift & Evening Shift open!

Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility.

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.

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