Dietary Cook/ Dessert Aide

Ayers Health & Rehab Center– Trenton, FL

Address: 606 NE 7th Street, Trenton, FL 32693

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If you love caring for people and want a stable, long-term role with amazing benefits and a supportive team, we want to hear from you. We’ll contact you for an IMMEDIATE interview.

Job Summary

As our Dietary Cook / Dessert Aide, you’ll create a positive dining experience by preparing tasty, safe, and diet-appropriate meals and desserts. You’ll follow menus and physician-ordered diets, support meal service, and keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with food-safety standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and portion hot/cold menu items; prepare and plate desserts per recipes and required textures (purée, mechanical soft, etc.).

• Follow diet cards/menus and physician-ordered meal plans (diabetic, cardiac, low-sodium, etc.).

• Set up service lines; assemble trays; verify portions/temperatures; assist with dining service.

• Practice proper sanitation & infection control (cleaning, date-marking, temperature logs/HACCP).

• Safely operate and care for kitchen equipment; report maintenance needs.

• Rotate/store food and supplies; keep work areas clean, stocked, and compliant.

• Communicate with dietary and nursing teams to meet resident needs and preferences.

• Schedule: Full-time, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with occasional weekends/holidays as needed.

• Health Insurance

• Dental, Vision & Disability coverages available

• Daily Pay – work today, get paid today

• Full tuition payments for license improvements

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Professional, friendly & social team members

Wage scale determined by years of experience. Benefits & bonuses available for full-time employees working 30+ hours/week.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral/written directions.

• Knowledge of kitchen supplies/equipment and safe use; work safely around hot surfaces, sharp tools, and wet floors.

• Able to stand/walk for most of the shift; lift 20–25 lbs frequently and 50–60 lbs occasionally.

• Basic knowledge of modified diets and cooking; sanitation knowledge (or willingness to learn).

• Team player with strong customer-service skills; professional communication with residents, families, staff, visitors, and regulators.

• Adherence to departmental dress code and HIPAA/confidentiality standards.

• Food Handler certificate/Sanitation course may be required per Florida regulations.

• Meet local health requirements (may include physical, drug screen, background, and references).

• Attend required in-service/education to maintain compliance and skills.

If this interests you, that interests us! We’re looking forward to having you on the team.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This description is not an exhaustive list of all duties; responsibilities may be reassigned to meet resident and operational needs.