Dietary Aide - Part Time with Weekends

It is the mission of Hawthorne Centers for Rehabilitation to serve our residents through the provision of high quality, affordable and accessible health services. We are dedicated to improving the 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 achieve successful outcomes.

Here at Hawthorne Brandon, we work hard to make sure that our residents have the resources and support to achieve their highest level of functional independence. Join our team of friendly and professional leaders in health care!

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

WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES: 

• Medical with Family Plan options
• Vision with Family Plan options
• Dental with Family Plan options
• Holiday Pay
• Extensive PTO
• Paid training and in-services
• Daily Pay 
• Development of Deep Personal Relationships with Patients and their Families

Part-Time Position MUST be Flexible to work Weekends and Evenings. 

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.