Compassionate Patient Dining Associate - Part-Time Aide

Compass Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, seeks a part-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) at Ochsner Lafayette General Ortho in Lafayette, LA. The role focuses on menu support, tray assembly, and timely delivery of meals while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include collaborating with nursing and culinary teams to meet dietary requirements, handling tray tickets, and ensuring accurate, on-time meal service. Weekend availability is required.

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 allergies, sensitivities, and cultural/religious preferences.
• Assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection and retrieve trays on time.
• Follow HIPAA policies and protect patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines and maintain clean work stations.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Diet knowledge

English literacy

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, seeks a part-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) at Ochsner Lafayette General Ortho in Lafayette, LA. The role focuses on menu support, tray assembly, and timely delivery of meals while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include collaborating with nursing and culinary teams to meet dietary requirements, handling tray tickets, and ensuring accurate, on-time meal service. Weekend availability is required.