Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Dietary Aide

The Villages Rehab is looking to fill a Dietary Aide positions.

Job Summary:

A Dietary Aide assists in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals for residents in a nursing home. The role focuses on ensuring residents receive nutritious, safe, and properly prepared meals in accordance with dietary guidelines, physician orders, and state health regulations.

What we offer you as the Dietary Aide:

• Competitive Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances.

• 401K retirement plan

ABOUT THE VILLAGES REHABILIATION AND NURSING CENTER - Located in Lady Lake, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

• Prepare and portion food items according to menus and dietary plans

• Serve meals and beverages to residents, including those with special dietary needs (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, pureed diets)

• Assist residents who may need help eating (in some facilities)

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining areas, and equipment

• Wash dishes, utensils, and food prep areas

• Follow proper food safety and sanitation guidelines (per Florida health standards)

• Store food properly and monitor temperatures

• Work with dietary staff and healthcare team to meet residents’ nutritional needs

• Report any issues with food quality or resident intake

• High school diploma or GED (often preferred, not always required)

• Food handler certification (may be required in Florida or provided on the job)

• Ability to follow instructions and dietary guidelines

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation

• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift light to moderate weight

• Attention to detail

• Time management

• Teamwork

• Communication skills

• Compassion and patience (especially when working with elderly residents)

• Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or rehabilitation centers

• Fast-paced kitchen and dining settings

• May include weekends, holidays, and shift work

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Our facility uses the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse, 435.12, Florida Statutes. Learn more at