Dietary Aide

Timberridgerehab; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time

401k with company match

Direct Deposit & Cash Advance

Uniforms & Employee Perks Program

24/7 Telehealth Benefit

Job summary

Timberridgerehab is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to assist in fulfilling dietary requirements and provide quality food service. This role includes preparing and serving meals, maintaining hygiene, and supporting the Dietary Manager in departmental operations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably experience in dietary services. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, 401k with company match, and telehealth access, ensuring a supportive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Previous experience as a Dietary Aide preferred.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing dietary services.
• Prepare and serve meals, ensuring food safety.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace.
• Help with educational programs on nutrition.

Skills

Dietary management

Food safety

Meal preparation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Part-Time Dietary Aide

TimberRidge Center for Rehabilitation & Healing, Ocala, FL

Employment Status: Part-Time

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents fulfill specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing. In addition to this, the aide will assist 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.

Major Duties and Critical Tasks

• Preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace.
• Reviewing department policies, procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participating in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols.
• Interpreting policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, and 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.

Required Education / Skills / Abilities

• Education: Must possess 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 that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing facility. Must have reliable transportation.

Background Screening

Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening is required. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – family plan options available
• 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 & Cash Advance up to 50% of Daily Pay – get paid when you want
• 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