Dietary Aide

HHS; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

401K

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Safety Incentive Program

Job summary

HHS is hiring for a part-time, on-site culinary/dietary role at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. You will assist patients with menu selections and deliver meals promptly, ensuring accuracy and adherence to diet requirements. Excellent customer service and teamwork are essential.

Role offers day/evening/night shifts with background checks and employment eligibility verification. Prior kitchen or healthcare dining experience is preferred, and the position supports flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Good personal hygiene and neat appearance in uniform.
• Effective English communication and ability to work in a team.
• Culinary experience preferred: cook, fast food, healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 to help the department operate efficiently.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Good hygiene

Customer service

Job description

Location:

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Pay Rate:

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 15.00 USD Hourly

Work Shift:

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

Patient Ambassador

• Wage: $15/hour
• Part-time positions available
• Day/Evening/Night shifts available
• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
• Location: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Responsibilities

• 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 effectively in English and work well in a team environment
• Preferred: Culinary experience (cook, commercial kitchen, fast food, hotel operations, healthcare)

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.