What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Tampa Lakes Health & Rehabilitation is a 179-bed Skilled Nursing facility in Lutz, Florida and is designed for culture change based on the national movement for more individualized care. We are dedicated to improving the outcome and functional ability of each individual. We focus on the individual needs of each of our patients and partner with physicians, patients, and their families to ensure successful patient outcomes. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities and services specializing in short-stay rehab, long-stay care, and memory care.
We are located at 750 Hayes Road Lutz, FL 33549
Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
- Daily Pay - Work Today, Get Paid Today!
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401k
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Training and In-Services
- Direct Deposit
Dietary Aide Job Summary:
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.
Dietary Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
1.
Their duties include preparing and
cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen
staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace
2.
Review department policies,
procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates
in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols
3.
Interprets policies and procedures to
personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary.
4.
Preparing meals, snacks and beverages
following specific procedures
5.
Serving meals, ensuring food safety
and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
6.
Taking inventory of kitchen supplies
and food items
7.
Setting up and taking down dining
areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning
8.
Assisting with educational programs
on nutrition
Dietary Aide Required Education/Skills/Abilities:
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.
Dietary Aide Job Summary: 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. Dietary Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks: 1.
Their duties include preparing and
cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen
staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace 2.
Review department policies,
procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates
in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols 3.
Interprets policies and procedures to
personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary. 4.
Preparing meals, snacks and beverages
following specific procedures 5.
Serving meals, ensuring food safety
and hygiene procedures are followed at all times 6.
Taking inventory of kitchen supplies
and food items 7.
Setting up and taking down dining
areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning 8.
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.
