Compassionate Patient Meal Aide

PruittHealth Hospitals and Health Care; Dillon (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

PruittHealth Dillon is seeking a Dietary Assistant to assist with food preparation for patients, follow diet orders, and support the kitchen team. You will help assemble trays, deliver meals, and keep the dining and kitchen areas clean and sanitary.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety and infection control, teamwork, and providing friendly service to patients and families. On-the-job training is provided, with potential for growth in a supportive long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Functional literacy demonstrated by minimal education.
• On-the-job training provided; no prior experience required.
• Prior food service or long-term care dietary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders.
• Assists cook in preparing meals, desserts and snacks.
• Delivers trays to patients/residents.
• Delivers and serves meals in dining area.
• Cleans tables and work areas after meals.

Skills

Food prep

Infection control

Customer service

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

Functional literacy

Tools

Dishwasher

Coffee maker

Meat slicer

Job description

PruittHealth Dillon is seeking a Dietary Assistant to assist with food preparation for patients, follow diet orders, and support the kitchen team. You will help assemble trays, deliver meals, and keep the dining and kitchen areas clean and sanitary.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety and infection control, teamwork, and providing friendly service to patients and families. On-the-job training is provided, with potential for growth in a supportive long-term care environment.