Dietary Aide

Alhambra Health and Rehabilitation Center; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time scheduling

Competitive pay

Professional growth

Supportive environment

Job summary

Alhambra Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a detail-oriented Dietary Aide for a part-time role. You will assist in the preparation, service, and cleanliness of meals for patients, and support the food service team according to center procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of experience, with the ability to lift 25 pounds and work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 6 months of experience in a dietary or food service role.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Good communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for patients.
• Support cooks and follow dietary plans and portions.
• Label nourishments and portion desserts, salads, and beverages.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and follow sanitation practices.
• Serve meal trays to patients and assist in dining areas as needed.
• Follow tray tickets and production sheets; help with setup and cleanup.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Dietary Aide to join our team at Alhambra Health and Rehabilitation Center. As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, service, and cleanliness of meals served to our patients. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and have excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this part-time opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of tasks usually not requiring cooking skills in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to patients in the nursing center
• Assists cook as directed by the food service director
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads, and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure
• Puts clean dishes and silverware away
• Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work areas
• Does cleaning assignments
• Takes trash to dumpster if assigned
• Works on meal tray serving line
• Reads and follows tray tickets when serving meals
• Serves meal trays to patients and pours beverages for patients when assigned to dining room
• Pushes food carts to appropriate patient care areas
• Communicates with patients during meal times when serving in dining areas
• Working knowledge of sanitation practices relating to food handling
• Ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified, and serve food in an appetizing manner

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Must have 6 months of experience)
• Ability to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately count and measure ingredients
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to follow dietary guidelines and maintain food safety standards

What We Offer:

• Part-time opportunity with open scheduling
• Competitive pay rate
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities