Diet Aide Full Time

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HDHP medical plan

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Earned time off

Job summary

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital in Lubbock, TX is hiring a Diet Aide to assist in meal service for patients, visitors, and staff. The role emphasizes proper food handling, accurate portioning, and clean workstations in a busy hospital kitchen.

Required education includes a high school diploma or equivalent; a Food Handlers license is required and CPR is preferred. This position supports wellness, benefits and a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handlers license required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Patient related service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nutritional guidelines helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Unpacks, inspects, and portions food; carries trays; delivers meals.
• Maintains sanitary work environment and follows food handling procedures.
• Supports hospital mission and guiding principles in daily practice.

Skills

Food Handlers license

CPR certification

Patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our Team!!!

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital is a premier inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex medical conditions. We are proud to be one of the few rehabilitation hospitals in the region that also provides care for pediatric patients, offering specialized services tailored to the unique needs of children and their families. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that empowers patients—of all ages—to regain independence and achieve their best outcomes.

Located in Lubbock, Texas, our team enjoys the unique blend of affordable living, a strong sense of community, and a city rich in culture, music, and education. Home to Texas Tech University, Lubbock is a vibrant, growing city with a small-town feel and big opportunities.

We are seeking a Diet Aide to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers license required.
• Patient related service experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Responsibilities

Assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff. Diet Aide may be responsible for any of the following tasks: unpacking and visually inspecting food stock; preparing, pouring, and portioning food; carrying heavy trays, pots, etc.; delivering meals to patients; maintaining sanitary work environment and food handling; cleaning work station area and equipment; washing dishes, pots, silverware, etc. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.