Dietary Aide

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Palatka Center for Rehabilitation & Healing

Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.

At Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, you'll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We're passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment-not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Palatka-bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

We are conveniently located at 110 Kay Larkin Dr, Palatka

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance- proudly offering Horizon Blue Cross/ Blue Shield

Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time - we value work/life balance


401k with company match, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you and your family

Direct Deposit & Daily Pay Options Available- Get paid when YOU want

Wonderschool Concierge Services- childcare made simple

Uniforms & Employee Perks Program- we've got you covered

24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity- access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most


This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening. More information:

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:

• Their duties include preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace
• Review department policies, procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols
• Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary
• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning
• 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