Dietary Aide

hhs; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

401K

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Safety Incentive Program

Job summary

HHS within Danville Regional Medical Center is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join the hospital's dietary team. You will help patients choose meals and deliver them promptly, ensuring accuracy and dietary compliance.

This full-time role supports patient care with reliable, compassionate service in a fast-paced hospital setting. Working rotating shifts, you will assist in meal preparation and delivery, maintain hygiene standards, and communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must practice good personal hygiene and be neatly groomed in a uniform.
• Communicate effective in English and work well in a team.
• Preferred: Culinary experience (cook, commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, health care).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selection and deliver meals.
• Ensure meals match patient orders and dietary requirements.
• Provide friendly customer service for all patients.
• Deliver and collect patient menus in a timely manner.
• Prepare cold/hot items and condiments for meal service.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Danville Regional Medical Center

Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 14.00 USD Hourly

Work Shift: Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

We're looking for friendly, compassionate team players to join our culinary team!

As part of the dietary team, assist patients with menu selection and deliver their meals in a timely fashion. Provide excellent customer service to ensure every patient is satisfied with their meal.

Responsibilities

• Dietary Aide
• Wage: $14.00/hour
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Day/Evening/Night shifts available
• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
• Location: Danville Regional Medical Center
• Ensure each patient receives an accurate meal that matches their order and diet requirements
• Provide excellent customer service for all patients
• Deliver and collect patient menus in a timely manner
• Prepare cold/hot items and condiments for meal times
• Adhere to the facility's health and safety policies and procedures
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must practice good personal hygiene and be neatly groomed in a uniform
• Communicate effective in English and work well in a team
• Preferred: Culinary experience (cook, commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, health care)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking continuously, frequent stooping, and bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

• Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.