Compassionate Patient Dining Aide | Hospital Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Culinary Services Group is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) for the Central State Hospital in Louisville, KY. The role involves assisting patients with menu selections, assembling and delivering meals, and supporting dietary and safety standards.

Requirements include at least 1 year in food service; dietary experience is preferred. Shifts vary with rotating schedules, including weekends. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and maneuver food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Determine menu alternatives for allergies and cultural preferences or when patients request additional selections.
• Assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection, retrieve trays from rooms, and deliver them on time and at the right temperature.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations, HIPAA policies, and HACCP guidelines for food handling and sanitation.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients on special diets and communicate issues to appropriate staff.
• Complete required daily, weekly, or monthly reports and support department procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Culinary Services Group is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) for the Central State Hospital in Louisville, KY. The role involves assisting patients with menu selections, assembling and delivering meals, and supporting dietary and safety standards.

Requirements include at least 1 year in food service; dietary experience is preferred. Shifts vary with rotating schedules, including weekends. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour.