Job Information
Central Florida Communities, Inc. Dietary Assistant in Fort Myers, Florida
About the Company:
Sandy Park Development Center provides support for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. We do this through community involvement and participation as well as enrichment opportunities throughout their life. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.
Facility Name and Address:
Sandy Park Development Center
2975 Garden Street
North Fort Myers - 33917
Purpose:
This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position helps with everyday meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks).
Essential Duties:
Serves consistently correct portion sizes following food textures, therapeutic diets and special meal card instructions.
Stock food/supplies; seal, date and label correctly. Inform supervisor of sudden deficiencies in inventory.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of safety, utilizing equipment in a safe manner.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of sanitation and infection control standards and of 64E-11 regulations. Document temperatures for refrigeration units, dishwashers and food.
Follow snack lists and distribute to houses; seal, date and label. Serve meals on time.
Assist in dining room during delivery of meal.
Required Qualification:
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Maintain the ability to stretch, push, pull, kneel, reach, twist, walk and stand for up to sixteen (16) hours, up to three (3) times per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
6 months experience preferred working with Intellectual/Developmental Disability populations.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$17.00 per hour
Working Conditions:
Frequent bending and standing
Ability to stretch, push pull, kneel, reach, twist, walk
Ability to lift unassisted a least thirty five (35) lbs.
Required Materials:
Resume
1 Personal Reference
Drug Free Workplace
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.
E-Verify:
DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster [PDF]