Dietary Assistant

lifespacecommunities; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is hiring a Dietary Assistant at our Longwood, FL location. This hourly role offers a pay range and a chance to contribute to a purpose-driven team serving residents in a community setting.

The position emphasizes learning, teamwork, and providing personalized dining experiences, with responsibilities including food distribution, meal setup, tray service, and maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Qualifications

• No educational requirement.
• No experience required. A willingness to learn is needed.

Responsibilities

• Distribute food in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual resident meals according to specified diet orders and approved substitute menu items.
• Prepare table set-up in room and bus tables after meals.
• Initiate resident tray service. Ensure quality and temperature of food items. Deliver and retrieve trays by end of meal dining time.
• Organize and stock stations with supplies.
• Enhance workstation safety and sanitary conditions which may include, but not limited to, picking up food and trash around the work area, cleaning tables, chairs, and other food service equipment and utensils.

Job description

Location

Village on the Green 500 Village Place Longwood, Florida 32779

Pay Range

$15.00-$17.67+ Hourly

Desired Role

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our talented team of Dietary Assistants today!

Responsibilities

• Distribute food in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual resident meals according to specified diet orders and approved substitute menu items.
• Prepare table set-up in room and bus tables after meals.
• Initiate resident tray service. Ensure quality and temperature of food items. Deliver and retrieve trays by end of meal dining time.
• Organize and stock stations with supplies.
• Enhance workstation safety and sanitary conditions which may include, but not limited to, picking up food and trash around the work area, cleaning tables, chairs, and other food service equipment and utensils.

Requirements and Application

• No educational requirement.
• No experience required. A willingness to learn is needed.
• As part of the hiring process and in accordance with Florida law, healthcare candidates who accept a job offer are required to complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse . This step is quick, secure, and helps us finalize your employment as smoothly as possible.

Company Overview

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and servers over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As part of the hiring process and in accordance with Florida law, healthcare candidates who accept a job offer are required to complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. This step is quick, secure, and helps us finalize your employment as smoothly as possible.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer