Dietary Aide

HHS•Fort Lauderdale, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is part of the culinary and dietary team at Kindred Hospital South Florida in Ft. Lauderdale. The role assists patients with menu selection and timely meal delivery, providing excellent customer service and helping ensure each patient is satisfied with their meal. The Dietary Aide prepares food items and condiments, follows facility health and safety policies, and supports team members and management to help the department operate efficiently. The posting offers full-time and part-time positions, with day, evening, and night shifts available. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States. Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Practice good personal hygiene and be neatly groomed in a uniform.
Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment.
Pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, stoop and bend frequently, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to operate equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience, such as cook, commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure each patient receives an accurate meal that matches their order and diet requirements.
Provide excellent customer service to all patients.
Deliver and collect patient menus in a timely manner.
Prepare cold and hot items and condiments for meal times.
Adhere to the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.