Dietary Care Specialist

Magnolia Creek is seeking a full-time Dietary Care Specialist for our team! This position will include some weekend shifts. 

Magnolia Creek treats women with eating disorders who also struggle with co-occurring disorders. Our evidence-based methods take a whole-person approach to achieve recovery. Magnolia Creek is peacefully situated on thirty-six wooded acres. The property has a private lake, walking trails, outdoor therapy areas, a firepit, and recovery garden. Our residents live in a comfortable, home-like environment where they feel safe and supported.  Columbiana is commutable from Shelby, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo, Alabaster, Pelham, and commute is against traffic from Birmingham area.

Position Summary

The Dietary Care Specialist performs a variety of duties in support of the dietary needs of the clients at Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders (MTCED). This position is responsible for greeting and serving clients, and guests in a professional and welcoming manner.  Responsible for assisting with the process of preparing the weekday meals for the clients of MCTCED and working closely with the Dietitians with meal planning.

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization:  Maintains frequent and close working relationships with clients, Dietitians, Therapists, Management, Clinical Director, facility leadership, peers and vendors. 

Outside the organization:  May initiate and maintain working relationships with clinical providers, referral partners and vendors as needed and directed.

Position Responsibilities 

• Prepares lunches, dinners, and occasional desserts for Magnolia Creek clients on Saturday and Sunday.  
• Cooks and prepares meals for as many as 40 people. 
• Communicates with the Nutrition Director and Chef Staff to discuss needed client/staff allergies/modifications. 
• Maintains ServSafe certification 
• Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc. 
• Ensures all food and other items are stored properly.  
• Maintains inventory of food items and orders all food inventory as needed. 
• Follows all health and safety guidelines for storage and preparation of food items; ensures that temperature controls of food storage refrigerators/freezers are maintained at the appropriate levels and are checked daily. 
• Ensures the dining and kitchen areas are clean and sanitary.  
• Determines the presence of unhealthy/unsafe conditions in the work area and reports these conditions to the proper personnel.  
• Functions within the guidelines of the facility’s Code of Ethics and in accordance with corporate compliance. 
• Assists with ensuring all kitchen appliances are in good working order and are cleaned and disinfected on a routine basis.  
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications related to MCTCED mission and population. 
• Provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Accomplishes organization mission by completing other duties as assigned. 

Skill Competencies

• Displays readiness to assume additional responsibilities in working with clients with eat