Dietary Aide - Part-Time Days

The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Direct Deposit

Overtime opportunities

Telemedicine access

Job summary

The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Part-Time Dietary Aide to support residents with dietary needs and meal service. You will assist the Dietary Manager in planning, coordinating, and directing the Dietary Services operations to ensure quality food service.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving, inventory, and maintaining food safety standards. High school diploma required; prior dietary aide experience preferred; reliable transportation is needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Previous experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred.
• Bonuses include cost control, food management, or diet therapy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with dietary needs and meal services.
• Support Dietary Manager in planning and directing Dietary Services operations.
• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages following approved procedures.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Now Hiring: Part-Time Dietary Aides at The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods!

The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods is a 119-bed facility recognized throughout Sarasota County for its outstanding subacute and long-term care. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment where employees are valued and appreciated. Join our team and make a difference every day!

We are located at 3280 Lake Pointe Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231

Why Work For Us?

Because We Offer Our Employees:

• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today!
• Wonderschool – Support for child care and early education options
• Health Insurance – through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Doctegrity – 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and families
• Panda Perks & Benefits – Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
• Comfortable Staffing Ratios
• A Supportive Team Environment – where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion
• Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Lake Pointe Woods!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Dietary Aide Job Summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents fulfill specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing. In addition to this, they would be assisting 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.

Dietary Aide Major Duties And Critical Tasks

• Their duties include preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace
• Review department policies, procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols
• Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, 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

Dietary Aide Required Education/Skills/Abilities

• Education: Must possess as a 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.