Dietary Aide

Lakebennetrehab; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Direct deposit

Telehealth

Uniforms

Job summary

Lake Bennet Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Florida is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents with nutritious meals and dining services. You will assist the Dietary Manager in planning, preparing, and serving meals according to federal, state, and local standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, reliability, and willingness to learn. Experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred; cost control or diet therapy training is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Previous experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred; training in cost control, food management, or diet therapy is a bonus.
• Reliable transportation is required to fulfill shift responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals and deliver to patients.
• Assist kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace.
• Review department policies and procedures to stay current with facility protocols.
• Assist with inventory, meal setups, and dining area maintenance.
• Support educational programs on nutrition.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lake Bennet Center for Rehabilitation & Healing

Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.

At Lake Bennet Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Lake Bennet—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

We are conveniently located at 1091 Kelton Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance- family plan options available
• Shift Differentials- nurses earn more on nights and weekends
• Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time- we value work/life balance
• 401k with company match, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you and your family
• Direct Deposit & Daily Pay Options- Get paid when YOU want
• Wonderschool Concierge Services- childcare made simple
• Uniforms & Employee Perks Program- we've got you covered
• 24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity- access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Dietary Aide Job Summary:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents fulfill specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing. In addition to this, they would be assisting the Dietary Manager in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, established facility policies and procedures, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided.

Dietary Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks:

• Their duties include preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace
• Review department policies, procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participants in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols
• Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary.
• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning
• Assisting with educational programs on nutrition

Dietary Aide Required Education/Skills/Abilities:

• Education: Must possess as a minimum, a high school diploma;
• Experience: Previous experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred. Bonus experience includes training in cost control, food management, or diet therapy. Any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing facility. Must have reliable transportation.