Dietary Aide

Palace Group; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Palace Group in Homestead is seeking a Dietary Aide for the Homestead Manor Nursing Home. This role involves assembling meal trays and ensuring proper cleaning and sanitation in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate has two years of quantity cooking experience, knowledge of food service equipment, and excellent communication skills in English. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is essential. Join our team and contribute to the well-being of our residents!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of quantity cooking experience required.
• Ability to operate food service equipment is necessary.
• Good health and free from communicable diseases.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of arithmetic used in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble meal trays according to diet orders.
• Function as a waiter during meal times.
• Set up and clean the dining room for meals.
• Follow dietary procedures for sanitation and equipment operation.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen areas.

Skills

Quantity cooking experience

Communication skills in English

Knowledge of food measurement units

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Job Description

Luxury Senior Living Communities

In Homestead

Dietary Aide for Homestead Manor Nursing Home

1330 NW 1st Avenue Homestead, FL 33030

The #1 Priority of this position is…

Assemble meal trays according to diet orders and residents’ preferences. Properly clean and sanitize dishes using the effective cleaning procedure of equipment, utensils and work surfaces in the kitchen area.

• Function as a waiter during meal times.
• Set up the dining room for meals and clean up after meals.
• Follow dietary procedures in care of equipment and operation of dishwasher.
• Maintain standards of sanitation and food handling based on County, State and Federal regulations.
• Assist in the general cleaning of kitchen areas.

Qualifications

• Have two years of quantity cooking experience.
• Must be able to operate food service equipment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Be in good health and free from communicable or infectious diseases.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written in English. Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and units of measurement used in food preparation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Responsible, always on time, resourceful, very accurate and detail-oriented.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and in emergency situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
• Exhibit an enthusiastic and friendly personality that has aptitude for working with a variety of people.