Compassionate Patient Dining Associate — Full-Time, Training

Talentify; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring a Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) for Baptist Health East, Montgomery, AL. This full-time role involves helping patients with menu selections, assembling and delivering meals, and ensuring dietary compliance across service lines.

The position requires teamwork with nursing and culinary staff, adherence to HIPAA and safety standards, and willingness to train. Rotating shifts and a focus on patient satisfaction are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Determine menu alternatives for patients with allergies, dietary restrictions, or cultural preferences.
• Assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection and retrieve trays on time.
• Comply with federal, state and JCAHO standards and HIPAA policies.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food and maintaining cleanliness.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients on various diets.
• Communicate issues to appropriate staff promptly.
• Complete daily, weekly or monthly reports as required.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring a Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) for Baptist Health East, Montgomery, AL. This full-time role involves helping patients with menu selections, assembling and delivering meals, and ensuring dietary compliance across service lines.

The position requires teamwork with nursing and culinary staff, adherence to HIPAA and safety standards, and willingness to train. Rotating shifts and a focus on patient satisfaction are essential.