Dietary Aide

Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is now hiring Dietary Aides. The basic function of a dietary aide is to aid in all dietary functions as directed by the Dietetic Services Director and/or Assistant Dietetic Services Director, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. We offer a unique staffing structure with incentives, if you’re looking forward to becoming a part of a dynamic team, we would love to meet you!

We are located at 1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805.

WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER:

• Highly Competitive Wages
• Daily Pay- Work Today Get Paid Today!
• 401k
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Wonderschool- a free concierge service that helps our full time employees discover and sign up for quality child care programs nearby!
• Holiday Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off
• Paid training and in-services

Job Description

The primary purpose of your position is to provide assistance to all food functions as directed or instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Responsibilities of the Dietary Aide:

• Prepare and/or deliver to the nurses’ station at appropriate times of day: juice, applesauce and pudding for med passes.
• Complete set up of resident meals trays according to specified diets (napkins, place mats, silverware, glassware, and appropriate condiment for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.)
• Prepare sandwiches, juices, special and meal items according to diet cards, and place on trays at meal times. Some items are but not limited to: peanut butter & jelly, meats sandwich, thickened milk, juice, coffee, tea, fruit, yogurt, and ginger ale.
• Prepare and/or deliver food items for restorative program as designated by the policy posted on the juice refrigerator.
• Deliver all meal trays to appropriate destinations on the nursing floor at appropriate times, retrieve trays at appropriate times, and collect any trays or dishware from floor before end of shift.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor immediately.

Requirements of the Dietary Aide:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.