Dietary Aide

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland is seeking a Full Time Dietary Aide to support residents with nutritious meals and a positive dining experience. In this role, you will assist with meal preparation, serve residents, maintain clean dining and kitchen areas, and ensure proper safety and sanitation standards are followed.

This position requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in food service or a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with residents and staff.
• Team-oriented with adaptability to changing priorities.
• Basic math for portioning and meal calculations.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meal preparation according to dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Serve meals promptly and courteously, following prescribed diets.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas; manage sanitation and storage.
• Interact respectfully with residents and address requests.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain required records.
• Assist in inventory management and report shortages.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols and participate in training.
• Provide excellent customer service to support residents' quality of life.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Stamina

Job description

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland is looking for a Full Time Dietary Aide, where you'll play an integral role in providing nutritional support and enhancing the dining experience for our residents. Your responsibilities will encompass meal preparation, serving, maintaining cleanliness, ensuring sanitation, and contributing to a welcoming environment within our facility.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in meal preparation in accordance with dietary guidelines, accommodating individual dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Serve meals to residents promptly and courteously, adhering to portion sizes and prescribed diets.
• Ensure dining areas and kitchen are clean and organized by clearing tables, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and maintaining orderly work stations.
• Engage with residents respectfully, addressing concerns or special meal requests with a friendly demeanor.
• Monitor food temperatures to guarantee safe storage and serving, and maintain records as required.
• Assist in inventory management, including reporting shortages and rotating stock.
• Follow strict safety and sanitation protocols to uphold the highest standards of food handling, storage, and dishwashing.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and ongoing education to stay informed about dietary regulations and best practices.
• Provide excellent customer service, exemplifying commitment to residents' quality of life.

Qualifications:

• Preferred previous experience in food service or a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Team-oriented mindset and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Basic math skills for portioning and calculating meal requirements.
• Physical stamina for standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and Holidays