Dietary Aide/Cook - Part Time

Harboroaks; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Royal Hospital is seeking a dedicated dietary services staff member to support routine food preparation and delivery within the facility. The role involves sanitation, serving meals, and adhering to recipes and menu standards to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

The position requires a high school diploma (preferred) and ServSafe or equivalent certification where required. Compliance with state/federal regulations and Florida background screening is required for this on-site role in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred where required by state.
• Background screening per Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen, dining or serving areas.
• Properly prepare, serve and store food in accordance with facility policies and menus.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations and facility standards.
• Adhere to menu compliance and report dietary non-conformances to the dietician or supervisor.

Skills

Sanitation

Food preparation

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Park Royal Hospital is a private free-standing 126-bed psychiatric hospital that provides life-changing care for adolescents 12-17 years, adults 18 years, and older and senior adults. Inpatient and outpatient treatment are provided for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses as well as co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Routine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen, dining or serving areas.


• Properly prepare, serve and store food in accordance with facility policies.


• Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations.


• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes and approved menu.


• Utilize service methods and food handling techniques to ensure quality.


• Understand and apply the sanitation procedures needed to provide a safe and healthy environment.


• Adhere to menu compliance, special diet compliance and report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to dietician, supervisor or manager.


• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.

This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida law, employers must provide applicants with direct access to information about the state’s background screening requirements.

To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.

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