Dietary Aide

Solaris HealthCare; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

PTO / Holidays & Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Uniforms Provided

Job summary

Solaris HealthCare Parkway is hiring a Dietary Aide to support the kitchen and dining services for residents in Stuart, FL. You will assist in food preparation, follow modified diets, and help maintain sanitary and safe dining operations under supervision.

The role requires basic reading/writing, ability to follow directions, and teamwork. Some cooking knowledge and a Food Handler's Certificate are beneficial; health screenings are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Must have reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to follow simple oral directions.
• Must cooperate and work well with other employees.
• Knowledge of modified diets is preferred.
• Some knowledge of cooking is helpful.
• Food Handler's Certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all kitchen areas under supervision of the Dietary Manager.
• Follow modified diet plans as directed for residents.
• Assist with food preparation and serving to residents.
• Lift and move items; keep work areas clean and safe.
• Contribute to a well‑organized, sanitary dining service.

Skills

Reading and writing skills

Follow simple oral directions

Cooperate with staff

Knowledge of modified diets

Knowledge of cooking

Food Handler's Certificate (optional)

Job description

Solaris HealthCare Parkway is now hiring. We arelooking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care toour residents each and every day.

We are located at 800 SE Central Pkwy,Stuart, FL 34994.

Proud to partner with Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Parkway!

You'll love being part of our team—and you may also qualifyfor these amazing benefits: Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (familyoptions included) Advanced Pay -get paid when YOU want 401k with Company Match -plan for your future Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time -we valuework life balance Tuition Reimbursement -invest in your growth Life Insurance & Disability Coverage -peaceof mind for you & your family Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we'vegot your covered Shift Differentials depending on location, position &shift! Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future &your success!

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

The Dietary Aide performs a variety of unskilled duties while assisting in all areas in the kitchen. He/she is under the general supervision of the Dietary Manager and/or the Assistant Manager and is responsible to the Director of Dietary.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to speak and follow simple oral directions.
• Must have reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to cooperate and work well with follow employees.
• Must have some knowledge of modified diets.
• Requires some knowledge of cooking.
• May be required to have Food Handler's Certificate.
• Willingness to perform simple, repetitive tasks.
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Stands and walks short distances most of the working day.
• Able to lift 50 to 60 pounds as needed.
• Reaches, lifts, carries and stacks dishes, glassware and/or pots and pans as needed.
• Pushes food carts.
• Able to handle kitchen equipment of standard height and design for use in any duties as required.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat and twist numerous times daily.
• Able to mop.
• Mental acuity high enough to adequately perform job requirements.
• Able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual requests from patients as well as communicate with staff.
• Must be alert and work safely and cautiously to avoid cuts and bums while working with kitchen equipment and to avoid falls while working on or near wet and slippery floors.
• Works in a well-lighted, noisy room. May also work in atmosphere that is warm, moist and odorous.
• Must be able to withstand heat while working around stoves and ovens; is able to withstand cold while working in refrigerated or deep freeze areas. Plus, withstands changes in temperature when going in and out of refrigerated or freezer areas.
• No medical problems such as brittle diabetes, uncontrolled seizures, etc. which would endanger self or others if such should occur while in the dietary department or during patient contact.

Solaris Healthcare
PO Box 3310, Windermere, FL 34786