Dietary Aide

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for all input, distribution, and printing involving the Meal Tracker Menu System and serves as a direct liaison between the residents and the dietary department, and assure resident safety.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Input select menus daily
• Print tray tickets, production sheets, and nourishment labels daily
• Print daily select menus for rehab unit and personally distribute to the residents
• Distribute dietary satisfaction surveys to new admissions on day 3 of their stay
• Print weekly select menus for LTC and Memory Care units and take to the units on Tuesday
• Check boxes on units daily
• Input Dietary Communication slips and any changes into computer program
• Assist residents in filling out their menus as needed
• Attend all facility and dietary mandatory inservices
• Assure resident safety at all times.

Educational, Physical, and Other Requirements:

• Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (Learn more:
• Must be able to sit and work at computer for long periods
• Must be willing and able to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily when necessary, for example as Dietary Aide
• Must follow department dress code and wear clean uniform, clean shoes, a hairnet or cap inside kitchen and disposable gloves when handling food.
• Must wear name tag at all times when on John Knox Village property
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must be free from all communicable diseases and in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift (up to 50 lbs. ), bend, squat, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; and smell. Vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• For the safety and security of our residents and patients, employees must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English, which is the most universally used language of our resident and employee population.

Customer/Guest Relations & Communications:

Must maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.

About the Organization
John Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc., is a Non Profit prestigious full-service retirement community situated on 200 beautiful acres in Orange City, Florida with approximately 800 residents and 600 employees.

Mission Statement:

"Our mission at John Knox Village is to offer an unparalleled experience for a healthy lifestyle throughout our unique community. We provide our residents a responsive healing environment while improving the quality of life for all residents. This is done through a supportive team environment for residents, patients, employees, and clinical staff. We strive to improve the wellness of our community through innovation and pursuit of excellence.'

Vision Statement:

"To be the premier provider and employer of choice for Central Florida."

Core Values: 'HEART"

• Honesty
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect
• Team Work

Top Reasons to Work at John Knox Village of Central Florida:

We offer the following employee benefits:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employer-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Insurance Options
403(b) Retirement Plan with Match
Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Banking Services
Employer-Provided Extended Illness
Wellness Program
Free Access to Fitness Center
Discounted Meals
On-Site Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Rehab, and Pharmacy

EOE Statement
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: John Knox Village of Central Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are looking for a career you can feel passionate about, please click "Apply Now" to join the JKV family!

We are a drug-free workplace employer!

John Knox Village of Central Florida conducts background screenings through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn about the process at

This position is currently accepting applications.