Diet Aide

Wallowa Memorial Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Memorial Hospital is seeking a Diet Aide to support premier care by preparing and serving patient meals and snacks, including therapeutic diet items. You will follow dietary orders and assist with meal trays and food service for hospital events, while maintaining cleanliness and professionalism.

This role requires a current Food Handler’s Card (or within 30 days), basic arithmetic, reading/writing, and compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Food Handler’s Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Cooking experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic.
• Understanding of standard units of measurement used in food service and purchasing.
• Ability to follow and implement modified diet plans.
• Basic computer skills, including comfort with checking and responding to email communications.
• Demonstrated compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse populations.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving patient meals and snacks, including therapeutic diet items
• Ensuring accuracy in following dietary orders and menu selections
• Assisting with food and beverage preparation for hospital events
• Supporting the cook in assembling meal trays
• Maintaining a clean, organized and sanitary food service area
• Providing courteous and respectful service to patients, visitors and staff
• Adhering to all safety, infection control and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Food service

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Customer service

Basic math

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handler's Card

Job description

At Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics, we value compassion, respect and integrity in all that we do. As a member of our team, you can expect a fulfilling career alongside like-minded professionals who are dedicated to delivering premier care to the residents of Wallowa County.

We treat every employee like a valued member of the family and offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized, world-class healthcare facility. Wallowa Memorial has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation and honored as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare for 6 consecutive years.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Diet Aide plays a vital role in supporting the mission of Wallowa County Health Care District to provide premier healthcare by ensuring high-quality food service to patients and staff. As a representative of the patient experience, this position requires professionalism, attention to detail and a strong commitment to excellent customer service.

The Diet Aide is responsible for preparing and serving fruits, salads, desserts, beverages, snacks and nourishments for patients at all meals and snack times, following the current posted menu. Knowledge of therapeutic diets is essential to ensure accurate meal selection as ordered by the physician. This role also supports food preparation for in-house catered events and assists the cook in assembling patient meal trays.

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing and serving patient meals and snacks, including therapeutic diet items
• Ensuring accuracy in following dietary orders and menu selections
• Assisting with food and beverage preparation for hospital events
• Supporting the cook in assembling meal trays
• Maintaining a clean, organized and sanitary food service area
• Providing courteous and respectful service to patients, visitors and staff
• Adhering to all safety, infection control and confidentiality standards.

If you’re a dependable team player with a passion for nutrition, excellent service and making a difference in the patient experience, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in supporting quality care and well-being at Wallowa County Health Care District through exceptional food service.

• Current Food Handler’s Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Cooking experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic required for food preparation and portioning
• Understanding of standard units of measurement used in food service and purchasing
• Ability to follow and implement modified diet plans, as well as contribute to the development of related policies and procedures
• Basic computer skills, including comfort with checking and responding to email communications
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse populations
• Ability to meet the physical and functional requirements outlined in the job description
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and reference checks

EEOC/ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

Wallowa County Health Care District is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background and drug screenings.

Please note that we adhere to federal guidelines regarding prohibited substances, including those that may be legal under state law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.

Paper applications may be obtained at Wallowa Memorial Hospital.