Dietary Aide- Full-Time - Astoria-Lake Wales

Come join us as a Dietary Aide at Astoria Senior Living to make a difference!

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Astoria Senior Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Astoria Senior Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a member of our dietary team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year 

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance with daily functions of the Dietary Department and to maintain a clean, safe work environment for all resident meals in accordance to the facility, OBRA, Federal State and other regulatory expectations. 

• Preparing and portioning food items to help maintain the highest quality of life to all residents
• Setting up meal trays and delivery of meals
• Assisting with putting stock away on delivery days
• Washing and storing all pots, pans, dishes and utensils as well as sweep and mop floors and any other assigned special cleaning
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Ensuring the dietary work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Performing other duties as assigned

Dietary Aide Qualifications

• Have an understanding of the safe dietary procedures and the geriatric community
• Willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
• Ability to work as part of a team and partnering with other departments
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
• Some Dietary experience is preferred