PRN Dietary Aide - Clewiston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Dietary Aide

Clewiston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking full-time Dietary Aides and part-time Dietary Aides. The purpose of this position is to complete duties assigned to provide accurate, timely food service to meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and to maintain dietary equipment in a safe, sanitary manner.  

We are located at 301 Gloria St, Clewiston, FL 33440.

WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER:

• Health Insurance with Family Plan Options!
• Dental with Family Plan Options!
• Vision with Family Plan Options!
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Opportunities for Growth
• Direct Deposit
• Paid Training and In-Services
• Daily Pay- Work Today Get Paid Today!

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.