DIET AIDE, DIETETIC

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Selangor; On-site; MYR 27,900 - 44,640; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital is looking for a responsible Diet Aide to support patient meals and nutrition service. You will process diet orders, verify trays, and coordinate with Nursing and Food Services to ensure correct meal provision.

Responsibilities include stock control, ward replenishment, billing documentation, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Prior experience in hospital food service is preferred and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital food service or healthcare support preferred.
• Basic understanding of hospital diet types and meal service workflows.
• Hygiene, food safety and documentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process new diet orders and update meal lists or management system accurately.
• Verify patient meal trays for diet type, portion and labeling before distribution.
• Coordinate with Nursing and Food Services to ensure correct diet provision.
• Manage stock of nutritional products including receiving, labeling and storage.
• Monitor ward stock levels and replenish supplies as needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct monthly stock counts and maintain inventory records.
• Distribute products to wards and document actions promptly.
• Process billing and related documentation for nutritional products and meals.
• Collect and report patient feedback to senior staff for review.
• Adhere to hospital hygiene, food safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

SPM qualification

Certificate in food services

Job description

Main Responsibilities

Process new diet orders and ensure changes are accurately updated in the meal lists or diet management system. Check and verify patient meal trays for correct diet type, portion, and labeling before distribution. Liaise with Nursing and Food Services teams to clarify and coordinate correct diet provision for each patient. Handle stock control of nutritional products, including receiving, organizing, labeling, and maintaining cleanliness of storage areas or cabinets. Monitor ward stock levels of nutritional products and replenish supplies as required to ensure continuity of patient care (where applicable). Conduct periodic stock counts (minimum once monthly) and maintain accurate inventory and usage records. Distribute nutritional products to wards or patients as requested and ensure timely and accurate documentation. Process billing and related documentation for nutritional products, therapeutic meals, and extra meal orders (where applicable). Collate and maintain service records, stock records, and daily reports as required by the services. Report discrepancies, unclear diet orders, or operational issues to the Senior Diet Aide (where applicable) or Head of Dietetics & Food Services for further action. Ensure compliance with hospital hygiene, food safety, and infection control standards. Gather and submit patient feedback or complaints to the Senior Diet Aide (where applicable) or Head of Dietetics & Food Services for review.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Perform any other responsibilities assigned by immediate superior or hospital management.

REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATION

Education: Minimum SPM qualification or equivalent. Certificate in food services, healthcare support, or related fields are an advantage.

Knowledge and Experiences: Experience in hospital food service, catering, or healthcare support is preferred. Basic understanding of hospital diet types and meal service workflows. Knowledge of hygiene, food safety, and documentation requirements.

Skills & Competencies: Special skills required Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks accurately under supervision. Basic knowledge of food handling, hygiene, and safety practices. Strong attention to detail in diet order processing, meal tray verification, documentation, and record-keeping. Good communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with Dietitians, Nursing staff, and Food Services teams. Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple daily tasks efficiently. Basic problem-solving skills to address unclear diet orders, stock discrepancies, or service issues. Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Personal Attributes: Reliable, courteous, and professional. Team-oriented with a positive and service-minded attitude. Committed to patient care and quality service. Respectful and calm under pressure.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world-class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.