Dietary Aides, Healthcare

Millennial Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

401K retirement plan.

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Park Meadows Health and Rehab Center in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Part-Time Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation, service, and cleanup for residents, ensuring nutritious, safe, and properly prepared meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and physician orders.

You will work with the dietary staff and healthcare team to portion meals, serve residents with various dietary needs, maintain kitchen and dining area sanitation, and help monitor food temperatures and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly preferred.
• Food handler certification may be required in Florida or provided on the job.
• Ability to follow instructions and dietary guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift light to moderate weight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food items according to menus and dietary plans.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents, including those with special dietary needs (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, pureed diets).
• Assist residents who may need help eating.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining areas, and equipment.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and food prep areas.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation guidelines (per Florida health standards).
• Store food properly and monitor temperatures.
• Work with dietary staff and healthcare team to meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Report any issues with food quality or resident intake.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Compassion and patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food handler certification

Job description

Dietary Aide

Park Meadows Health and Rehab Center is looking for Part Time Dietary staff.

Job Summary:

A Dietary Aide assists in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals for residents in a nursing home. The role focuses on ensuring residents receive nutritious, safe, and properly prepared meals in accordance with dietary guidelines, physician orders, and state health regulations.

What we offer you:

PayActiv, Access to Earned Income Prior to Pay Day

401K retirement plan.

Employee Appreciation Events

ABOUT PARK MEADOWS - Located in Gainesville, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and portion food items according to menus and dietary plans
• Serve meals and beverages to residents, including those with special dietary needs (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, pureed diets)
• Assist residents who may need help eating (in some facilities)
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining areas, and equipment
• Wash dishes, utensils, and food prep areas
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation guidelines (per Florida health standards)
• Store food properly and monitor temperatures
• Work with dietary staff and healthcare team to meet residents’ nutritional needs
• Report any issues with food quality or resident intake

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED (often preferred, not always required)
• Food handler certification (may be required in Florida or provided on the job)
• Ability to follow instructions and dietary guidelines
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift light to moderate weight

Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Compassion and patience (especially when working with elderly residents)

Work Environment:

• Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or rehabilitation centers
• Fast-paced kitchen and dining settings
• May include weekends, holidays, and shift work

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

Our facility uses the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse, 435.12, Florida Statutes. Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com