Compassionate Dietary Aide – Meals & Service

The Manor At Blue Water Bay; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Florida is looking for compassionate individuals to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving meals, transporting food, and providing courteous service to residents. Candidates should have empathy for the elderly and be able to understand diet orders effectively. Previous experience in food service is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in nursing home food service preferred.
• Ability to plan and organize trays according to diet orders.
• Ability to work well with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads.
• Serve meals in the health center pantries.
• Transport hot and cold foods to and from pantries.
• Wash dishes in accordance with regulations.
• Take orders and provide courteous service.

Skills

Understanding and following instructions in English

Effective communication

Simple arithmetic

Understanding measurements and conversions

Empathy for the elderly

Job description

The Manor at Blue Water Bay is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the beautiful resort area of Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL. We are always seeking compassionate, qualified individuals to join our growing team!

Responsibilities

Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required

Serves meals in the health center pantries

Sets up tables in the health center dining room(s) and breaks them down after the meals

Transports hot and cold foods to and from the health center pantries

Transports all required non-food items to and from the health center pantries

Washes silver, glass, china in dish machines in pantries as per regulation

Provides health center snacks and supplements per diet orders

Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining rooms

Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order

Takes order, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously

Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service

Answers Pertinent Questions About Menu Items

Ensures that orders match Physician’s diet orders

Qualifications

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and understand measurements and conversions

Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred, but not required

Ability to plan, organize and set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards

Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the elderly

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.