Senior Living Dietary Aide: Compassionate Meals

Freedom-Village-At-Bradenton; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Village Bradenton is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted menus. You will join a team dedicated to resident-centered care and high-quality hospitality.

The role requires standing most of the day, lifting up to 30 lbs, and working 6am-2pm in an assisted living facility. Previous nursing home food service experience is preferred and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Previous nursing home food service experience preferred.
• Ability to plan and organize work and interpret diet orders.
• Empathy and cooperation with residents, staff, and families.
• Vaccination status may be requested.
• Reliable means to get to work daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
• Serves meals in the health center.
• Sets up and breaks down dining room tables.
• Transports hot and cold foods to the health center.
• Transports all required nonfood items to and from the health center.
• Maintains station equipment and sanitary work area.
• Adheres to department dress code and hygiene.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions.
• Performs duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English comprehension

Nursing home food service experience

Meal planning & tray setup

Communication with residents & team

Vaccination status discussion

Reliable commuting

Job description

Freedom Village Bradenton is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted menus. You will join a team dedicated to resident-centered care and high-quality hospitality.

The role requires standing most of the day, lifting up to 30 lbs, and working 6am-2pm in an assisted living facility. Previous nursing home food service experience is preferred and reliability is essential.