CNA-Dietary Aide

Empath Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits package

PTO 5+ weeks

CEU support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PACE, a member of Empath Health, seeks a compassionate CNA-Dietary Aide to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Pinellas Park, FL. You will promote dietary policies, assist with menu planning, recipe revision, and patient food selection, and support ADC participants as coordinated with the Center Manager.

You’ll handle daily kitchen operations, maintain sanitary conditions, manage inventory, ensure safety and hygiene standards, educate staff on diets and food textures, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Florida CNA license required.
• Previous kitchen aide experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or plan to obtain within 6 months.
• CPR certification from ARC or AHA.

Responsibilities

• Follow Center Manager directions.
• Assist with participant support including ADLs.
• Manage kitchen inventory, supplies, and stock.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen conditions.
• Order/restock supplies as needed.
• Ensure safety and health standards.
• Educate staff on diets and food consistencies.
• Independently manage daily kitchen operations.

Skills

CNA License

Food Safety

CPR Certification

ServSafe Certified

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma

Nutrition Coursework

Job description

PACE, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented CNA-Dietary Aide to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Pinellas Park, FL. In this role, the CNA-Dietary Aide will promote and follow all dietary policies and procedures to assist in menu planning, recipe revision and standardization, patient food selection and portion control. Additionally, the CNA-Dietary Aide will provide services to meet the care needs of ADC participants as coordinated with the Center Manager.What is PACE?The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain safe and independent in their own homes.Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact: Build long-term connections with participants, supporting them through all stages of care—this is a meaningful alternative to traditional inpatient or facility-based care.Team-Driven, Preventive Focus: Collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other clinicians in a proactive care model focused on prevention, wellness, and holistic well-being.What You’ll DoFollow all directions from the Center ManagerAssist with participant support, including ADLs and supervision as neededManage kitchen inventory, including food, supplies, and emergency stockMaintain clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen conditions (“Clean as You Go”)Order and restock kitchen and dining supplies as neededEnsure compliance with safety, hygiene, and health standardsEducate staff on diets and food consistencies as directedIndependently manage daily kitchen operationsWhy Join Empath Health?Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.What You'll NeedHigh School degree or Equivalent.Current CNA License for the State of FloridaPrevious experience as a kitchen aide and completed coursework in food preparation, nutrition or nutrition education helpfulServSafe Food Handler Certified, or gain certification within 6 months of employmentValid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (\"ADA\"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact [e-mail] Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If viewing in HTML, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in English or Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in Spanish.