Dietary Aide - Now Hiring Full-time and Part-time positions.

Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Sarasota; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Sarasota is seeking full-time and part-time Dietary Aides. The role involves assisting residents with dietary needs, preparing meals, and ensuring food safety. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers ongoing training in a beautiful environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred.
• Training in cost control, food management, or diet therapy is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients.
• Assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning.
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.

Skills

Food Management

Diet Therapy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Sarasota, a 120-bed facility set on 53+ acres in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. We offer competitive pay, manageable workloads, and ongoing training in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Experience nursing at its best in a facility that feels like home. With an award-winning therapy garden, elegant dining spaces, and European-style spas, Hawthorne Sarasota combines comfort with quality care.

Imagine yourself here. Take a moment to explore our virtual tour and picture what it would feel like to work in an environment that truly values your contributions and supports your growth.

Now Hiring Full-time and Part-time Dietary Aides.

Dietary Aide Job Summary:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents in fulfilling specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing. They will also 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 are provided.

Dietary Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks:

1. Preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients, and assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace.
2. Reviewing department policies, procedures, manuals, and position descriptions at least annually and participating in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols.
3. Interpreting policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, and family members, as necessary.
4. Preparing meals, snacks, and beverages following specific procedures.
5. Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
6. Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.
7. Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning.
8. Assisting with educational programs on nutrition.

Dietary Aide Required Education/Skills/Abilities:

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