Dietary Aide

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

Job summary

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland is seeking a Part-Time Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation, serving, sanitation, and creating a welcoming dining environment for residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude, with weekend availability required.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per dietary guidelines, serving residents with courtesy, maintaining clean dining areas, monitoring temperatures, and participating in staff meetings to

Qualifications

• Clear communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing tasks.
• Reliability and punctuality in a part-time role.
• Basic math for portioning and meal calculations.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals per dietary guidelines and accommodate restrictions.
• Serve meals to residents promptly and courteously.
• Keep dining areas and kitchen clean and organized.
• Engage with residents respectfully and address requests.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain records.
• Assist in inventory management and rotate stock.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing education.
• Provide excellent customer service and enhance residents' quality of life.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Math skills

Reliability

Weekend availability

Job description

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Deland is looking for a Part-Time Dietary Aide. 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 weekends.