Diet Aide (Part-Time): Support Patient Meals & Nutrition

Compass Group Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 3,387,000 - 4,824,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Internal transfer opportunities

100+ retail discounts

Make a difference to those in need

Job summary

Medirest is seeking a Diet Aide to join our team at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse (within the RPA Hospital) in Camperdown. The role supports dietitians and hospital staff, assisting with ordering meals and ensuring trays meet planned dietary needs.

You’ll work with nurses, chefs, and carers, learning on the job about dietetics, with training provided and opportunities for advancement. The position is permanent part-time, paying $27.98 per hour, and offers a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and flexibility to changing priorities.
• Competent with using computers.
• Excellent eye for detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Dietitians, Nursing Staff, Speech Pathologists, Chefs, Catering Assistants, Managers and Team Leaders.
• Order meals for patients with special dietary requirements using Menu Management Software.
• Supervise plating line and perform final accuracy check of patient meal trays.
• Order patient meals to align with Meal Plans and documented patient information, in consideration of age, allergies, preferences/dislikes, special dietary requirements and prescribed meal plans.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

Menu Management Software

Job description

Medirest is seeking a Diet Aide to join our team at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse (within the RPA Hospital) in Camperdown. The role supports dietitians and hospital staff, assisting with ordering meals and ensuring trays meet planned dietary needs.

You’ll work with nurses, chefs, and carers, learning on the job about dietetics, with training provided and opportunities for advancement. The position is permanent part-time, paying $27.98 per hour, and offers a collaborative team environment.