Dietary Aide

Part-Time Dietary Aide

Timber Ridge Center for Rehabilitation & Healing, Ocala, FL

Employment Status:
Part-Time

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents fulfill specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing. In addition to this, the aide will assist 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.

• Preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace.
• Reviewing department policies, procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participating in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols.
• Interpreting policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, and 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 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 that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing facility. Must have reliable transportation.

Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening is required. More information:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – family plan options available
• Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time – we value work/life balance
• 401k with company match, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage – peace of mind for you and your family
• Direct Deposit & Cash Advance up to 50% of Daily Pay – get paid when you want
• 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