Patient Dining Associate

OhioHealth; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking staff at a care site in Mansfield Woodhouse, England, to assist patients with meal selections and meal tray delivery, ensuring accuracy and proper timing.

You will be part of the caregiving team, focused on patient safety and satisfaction, using department software to enter preferences and manage nourishment orders. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to high reliability practices in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 16- and 17-year-old individuals without a high school diploma or GED will be considered only if they have a valid work permit.
• 18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma/GED/work permit to be considered.
• HS diploma/GED preferred for individuals over 18 and not in high school.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections, assemble, deliver and retrieve meal trays.
• Maintain clear communications with dietitians, nursing and OhioHealth associates.
• Interact with patients and visitors to meet service standards.
• Enter preferences, print reports and labels in department systems.
• Prepare nourishments, floor stocks, and record refrigerator temperatures.

Job description

Mansfield Woodhouse, England, United Kingdom

Sep 8, 2026

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for working at an OhioHealth care site to provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver and pick-up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by making sure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 35% Responsible for patient satisfaction to include completing patient meal orders, assembling, distributing and retrieval of meal trays in a timely manner. Maintains clear and accurate communications at all times with dietitians, nursing and all OhioHealth associates.
• 30% Professionally interacts with patients, visitors and associates to meet or exceed preset service standards.
• 15% Cleaning and stocking work stations, pods, kitchen areas as assigned.
• 10% Using the computer software systems in department/hospital, enter preferences, print reports, labels for nourishments, and diet order change sheets.
• 10% Prepares and delivers nourishments, floor stocks, late trays and records temperatures of unit refrigerators. May be assigned to assist in other areas of the department as needed.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

No Degree or Diploma

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 16- and 17-year-old individuals without a high school diploma or GED will be considered only if they have a valid work permit.
• 18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma/GED/work permit to be considered.
• HS diploma/GED preferred for individuals over 18 and not in high school.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

• Join us!
• ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

OhioHealth is a leading, not-for-profit health system in Ohio, comprising over 15 hospitals and 200 care sites, dedicated to improving community health.

Hospitals and Health Care

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Nonprofit Founded 1891

Total funding 0 Grant

Company OhioHealth

Location Mansfield Woodhouse, England, United Kingdom