Dietary Assistant PT
About The Position
The Dietary Assistant supports food preparation, meal service, and cleaning duties at Preserve Rehab & Living Center in Fort Myers, Florida. The position serves residents in a healthcare setting and follows established procedures while using dietary equipment and supplies. It is part-time, 22 hours per week, working Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The hourly pay range is $15.60–$16.64, based on experience. The Preserve Rehab & Living Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services. The community provides assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. This position requires compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process.
Requirements
- Be friendly and enjoy working with older adults.
- Be able to read and understand work procedures, instructions, recipe directions, and diet order cards.
- Have numerical ability for recipe preparation and properly measuring cleaning agents and chemicals.
- Have adequate strength, endurance, and coordination for preparing food, carrying quantity foods, serving meals, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment, and cleaning assigned work areas.
- Have the coordination and dexterity to prepare food and operate dietary equipment safely.
- Be able to work in areas that are often very hot or cold.
- Be able to use computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-service activities, and documentation.
- Comply with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process.
Nice To Haves
- Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with assigned food preparation, meal service, and cleaning duties according to proper procedures.
- Use dietary equipment and supplies as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team, and/or Cook.
- Follow procedures related to duties and special assignments as directed by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team, and/or Cook.
- Attend required in-services and complete assigned online modules.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (some benefits may require full-time eligibility).
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution.
- Paid time off and personal days.
- Life insurance and short-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness incentives, with the opportunity to earn up to $350.
- Early pay access to up to 50% of earnings.
- Referral bonuses and scholarship opportunities.
- Career growth and ongoing development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
