Pediatric Kitchen Assistant - Special Diets & Safety

Tender Care Medical Services, INC; Lake Park (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Care Centers is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team. This role supports feeding medically complex children by preparing meals according to physician-ordered dietary requirements in a clean, safe clinical kitchen.

Full-time hours are 8am–2pm Monday through Friday and 8am–12pm Saturdays. You will follow approved menus, observe all food safety and sanitation guidelines, manage allergy lists and texture modification charts, record meals, monitor inventory, stock supplies, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPR Certification required before start.
• Willingness to obtain Level 2 Background Screening Clearance before start.
• Food Safety Manager Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Previous experience in food service, dietary services, childcare, healthcare, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to doctor orders.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Accurately follow allergy lists, dietary restrictions, and dysphagia charts.
• Record all meals and snacks served.
• Monitor food inventory and notify management of supply needs.
• Stock and organize kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and prep areas.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Record keeping

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma

CPR Certification

Background screening Level 2

Food Safety Manager Certification

Job description

Tender Care Centers is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team. This role supports feeding medically complex children by preparing meals according to physician-ordered dietary requirements in a clean, safe clinical kitchen.

Full-time hours are 8am–2pm Monday through Friday and 8am–12pm Saturdays. You will follow approved menus, observe all food safety and sanitation guidelines, manage allergy lists and texture modification charts, record meals, monitor inventory, stock supplies, and