Compassionate Dietary Aide — Night & Weekend Shifts

Blue Palms Management; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland in Florida is seeking a Full Time Dietary Aide to support residents with nutritious meals and a friendly dining experience. You will assist with meal prep, serving, sanitation, and maintaining a welcoming dining environment.

The role emphasizes adherence to dietary guidelines, accurate portioning, safe food handling, and teamwork with staff. Night, weekend, and holiday availability is required to cover shifts and ensure resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or similar role preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Team-oriented with adaptability to changing priorities.
• Basic math for portioning and meal requirements.
• Physical stamina for standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meal preparation in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Serve meals promptly and courteously, adhering to portion sizes and prescribed diets.
• Keep dining areas and kitchen clean and organized; clear tables, sweep, mop, wash dishes, and maintain stations.
• Engage with residents respectfully and address concerns or special meal requests.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure safe storage and serving; maintain records as required.
• Assist in inventory management, report shortages, and rotate stock.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols to uphold high standards of food handling.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and continuing education on dietary regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and contribute to residents' quality of life.

Skills

Food service

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Stamina

Job description

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland in Florida is seeking a Full Time Dietary Aide to support residents with nutritious meals and a friendly dining experience. You will assist with meal prep, serving, sanitation, and maintaining a welcoming dining environment.

The role emphasizes adherence to dietary guidelines, accurate portioning, safe food handling, and teamwork with staff. Night, weekend, and holiday availability is required to cover shifts and ensure resident satisfaction.