Dietary Staff

The Marina Post-Acute; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Marina Post-Acute in Florida seeks a dependable Dietary Aide to support resident health through quality dining services. You will assist with meal prep, food service, and dining operations in a clean, safe environment, ensuring nutritious meals for residents.

You will follow menus and dietary guidelines, set up trays, serve meals, and maintain sanitation. Collaborative teamwork with nursing and dietary staff is essential to meet residents' nutritional needs and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and food distribution according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Set up meal trays and ensure residents receive correct diets and meal selections.
• Serve meals and beverages with courteous service to residents.
• Assist residents during mealtimes as directed by nursing and dietary staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen areas, equipment, and workstations.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service equipment.
• Follow infection control, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Stock supplies and assist with inventory management as needed.
• Work collaboratively with dietary, nursing, and facility staff to support resident satisfaction and nutritional needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Fast-paced

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Support Resident Health Through Quality Dining Services

We are seeking a dependable and resident-focused Dietary Aide to join our skilled nursing facility team in Florida. In this role, you will assist in meal preparation, food service, and dining operations while helping ensure residents receive nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

If you enjoy helping others and take pride in providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Assist with meal preparation and food distribution according to established menus and dietary guidelines.
• Set up meal trays and ensure residents receive the correct diets and meal selections.
• Serve meals and beverages while providing courteous and respectful service to residents.
• Assist residents during mealtimes as directed by nursing and dietary staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen areas, equipment, and workstations.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service equipment.
• Follow infection control, food safety, and sanitation procedures in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stock supplies and assist with inventory management as needed.
• Work collaboratively with dietary, nursing, and facility staff to support resident satisfaction and nutritional needs.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and positive attitude.

Preferred

• Previous dietary, food service, restaurant, hospitality, healthcare, or long-term care experience.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, assisted living community, or hospital setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Supportive and team-oriented environment
• Meaningful work that positively impacts resident health and well-being

This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic