Dietary Aide

John-Knox-Village-of-Central-Florida-In; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan with Match

Education Assistance

Job summary

John Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc. is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide for the 3:30pm–7:00pm shift with every other weekend rotations. You will serve meals to Assisted Living residents and keep work areas clean and sanitary.

Responsibilities include setting up hot/cold foods, labeling and dating items, discarding outdated foods, using FIFO, and assisting with home-delivery meals while following health regulations. Must pass Level 2 background screening and be able to read/write English.

Qualifications

• Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must read and write in English and follow verbal and written directions.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-offer, pre-employment physical exam.
• Must wear name tag and clean uniform, gloves when handling food.

Responsibilities

• Set up hot and cold food in the assisted living kitchens, ensuring temperatures meet standards.
• Label and date food in the cooler and freezer.
• Discard outdated foods.
• Follow FIFO rotation when pulling food for use.
• Clean all equipment and workstations and organize stock areas.
• Call residents to obtain meal orders for home delivery.
• Assemble and deliver meals requiring home deliveries.
• Load, push, and unload hand cart up to 25 lbs per shift.

Job description

Dietary Aide - Part Time 3:30pm -7pm Every other weekend rotation

Job Summary

• Responsible for serving meals to the Assisted Living residents in a courteous manner and maintaining clean and sanitary work areas according to industry and company standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Set up the food (hot & cold) in the assisted living kitchens, ensuring the temperatures are up to standards.
• Label and date food placed into the cooler and freezer.
• Discard outdated foods.
• Follow the FIFO (first in, first out) rotation procedures when pulling food for use.
• Clean all equipment and workstations, and organize stock areas.
• Call residents that receive home deliveries to obtain meal orders.
• Assemble and deliver meals requiring home deliveries.
• Load, push, and unload hand cart frequently per shift requiring frequent lifting and pushing up to 25 lbs.

Educational, Physical, and Other Requirements

Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

• Must be able of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must have ability to read and write in English and follow verbal and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-offer, pre-employment physical exam.
• Must follow department dress code and wear clean uniform, clean shoes, a hairnet or cap inside kitchen and disposable gloves when handling food.
• Must wear name tag at all times when on John Knox Village property.
• Must be free from all communicable diseases and in good general health.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), bend, squat, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; and smell. Vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• For the safety and security of our residents and patients, employees must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English, which is the most universally used language of our resident and employee population.

Customer/Guest Relations & Communications

• Must maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.

About the Organization

John Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc., is a Non Profit prestigious full-service retirement community situated on 200 beautiful acres in Orange City, Florida with approximately 800 residents and 600 employees.

Mission Statement

"Our mission at John Knox Village is to offer an unparalleled experience for a healthy lifestyle throughout our unique community. We provide our residents a responsive healing environment while improving the quality of life for all residents. This is done through a supportive team environment for residents, patients, employees, and clinical staff. We strive to improve the wellness of our community through innovation and pursuit of excellence.'

Vision Statement

"To be the premier provider and employer of choice for Central Florida."

Core Values

• Honesty
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect
• Team Work

Top Reasons to Work at John Knox Village of Central Florida

We offer the following employee benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employer-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Match
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Banking Services
• Employer-Provided Extended Illness
• Wellness Program
• Free Access to Fitness Center
• Discounted Meals
• On-Site Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Rehab, and Pharmacy

EOE Statement

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: John Knox Village of Central Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.