Now Hiring: Weekend Dietary Aide

Location: Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation – 800 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL

About Us:

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in short-term rehab and long-term care. We’re dedicated to providing personalized care and a positive dining experience for every resident.

Position Summary:

We are hiring a Weekend Dietary Aide to support our dietary team by preparing and serving meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and assisting with resident dining needs. This is a great role for someone who enjoys teamwork and making a direct impact on residents’ day-to-day lives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal prep and serving food to residents
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas are clean and sanitary
• Follow dietary guidelines and food safety standards
• Support the dietary team in daily operations

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in dietary services or food prep preferred, SNF experience a plus
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Dependable, team-oriented, and attentive to resident needs

Why Join Us:

• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Make a meaningful difference in residents’ daily lives
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Weekend schedule

Apply today and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication!

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation is a
120-bed state of the art Skilled Nursing facility that specializes in
short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We are dedicated to providing
each patient with quality services, personalized care and outstanding customer
service. We accomplish this through our focus on the individual needs of each
patient and a successful partnership with their family, physician and fellow
providers.

We are located at 800 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL

Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:

• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today!
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Doctegrity – 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and families
• Wonderschool – Support for child care and early education options
• Panda Perks & Benefits – Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
• Comfortable Staffing Ratios
• A Supportive Team Environment – where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion
• Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Scott Lake!

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.