Dietary Aide

Overview

Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon

Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.

At Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon, you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Hawthorne Brandon—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do.

If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

We are conveniently located at 851 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – family plan options available

Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time – we value work/life balance

401k, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage – peace of mind for you and your family

Direct Deposit & Daily Pay Options Available – Get paid when YOU want

Wonderschool Concierge Services – childcare made simple

Uniforms & Employee Perks Program – we've got you covered

24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity – access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most

Part‑Time Position MUST be flexible to work weekends and evenings.

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents fulfill specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing. In addition to this, they would be assisting the Dietary Manager in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, established facility policies and procedures, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided.

• Their duties include preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace
• Review department policies, procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols
• Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary.
• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning
• Assisting with educational programs on nutrition

• Education:
  
  Must possess as a minimum, a high school diploma;
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred. Bonus experience includes training in cost control, food management, or diet therapy. Any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing facility. Must have reliable transportation.