Compassionate Dietary Aide - Patient Meals & Support

PruittHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation and meal delivery to patients in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes following procedures, maintaining sanitation, and providing friendly, responsive service to patients and families.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, delivering trays, preparing between-meal nourishments, and recording substitutions. Candidates should be capable, reliable, and committed to safety and quality standards in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum education demonstrates functional literacy.
• None, on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook in preparing meals, desserts and snacks for patients/residents.
• Deliver trays to patients/residents on halls.
• Serve meals in dining area; ensure accuracy of orders.
• Prepare between-meal nourishments and meals per guidelines.
• Record substitutions and follow procedures for partner meals.
• Follow safety and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary dining and kitchen areas.
• Monitor temperatures and temperatures of storage units as required.
• Attend mandatory in-services and comply with licensing and safety requirements.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Patient service

Communication

Infection control

Education

Functional literacy

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation and meal delivery to patients in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes following procedures, maintaining sanitation, and providing friendly, responsive service to patients and families.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, delivering trays, preparing between-meal nourishments, and recording substitutions. Candidates should be capable, reliable, and committed to safety and quality standards in a healthcare environment.