Dietary Aide

Love. Care. Home.

Sunny Oaks Assisted Living Facility is a mental health–focused community in Pompano Beach, Florida, serving 71 residents in a safe, structured, and supportive environment where stability, dignity, and independence flourish.

Pay Range: $14.50 / hour

Green Life is an Assisted Living Facility licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration.

The facility Administrator

Dietary aides, also known as dietetic technicians, help patients in healthcare settings enjoy a healthier diet. The aide will follow the menu plan of a licensed or registered dietitian. The dietician’s guidelines and menu prepared meet the guidelines of the Agency and Food and Drug Administration.

This position allows the aide to prepare meals and monitor meal preparations to ensure that meals meet the patient’s nutritional needs.

• Meal records and distribution: Track meal records and distribution records according to individual menus.
• Food equipment handling: Physical strength to prepare food, push trolleys, carry trays, and lift, pull, push, and fold as needed.
• Hygiene practices: Follow all hygiene procedures such as frequent hand washing and maintain clean hygiene standards.
• Dietary schedule adherence: Arrive on time, ensure patients eat their meals on time, and maintain strict diet schedules.
• Food management experience: Use proper tools and equipment, understand cooking regulations, and manage kitchen operations.
• Friendly behavior: Assist with client-patient communication with a kind and friendly attitude, respond to residents’ needs, and adapt to changing situations.
• Detail‑oriented: Pay close attention to patient and medical records to ensure proper nutrient supplements and accurate meal preparation.
• Meal preparation: Know how to prepare large meals, be familiar with nutrient‑rich foods, and such as allergies or preferences.
• Social skills: Collaborate with patients and caregivers, exercise consideration and patience, and communicate effectively.
• Time management: Prioritize routine tasks, plan projects according to timetables, and respond to food and nutrition issues promptly.

Many food aid jobs do not necessitate a high school diploma or formal college education other than the GED.

Dietary aides require previous experience in food service.

Dietary aides require a valid food license or certificate required by F.S. 429, Par I.

Dietary aides’ duties and procedures are determined by where they work, but there are many central responsibilities associated with their job. According to the job list analysis, it includes:

Ensure all kitchens and dining areas are clean, facilitate tray collection and washing, clean surfaces, kill germs, and dispose of food waste properly to prevent contamination.

Ensure the availability of all necessary ingredients, track inventory, dispose of expired items, and report food products and costs for the residents.

The assistant prepares and cooks well‑balanced meals for patients according to the meal preparation recipe, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment.