Dietary Aide: Patient-Focused Meal Prep & Tray Service

PruittHealth; Ocilla (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Ocilla, GA is seeking a Dietary Aide HCC to assist with food preparation, tray assembly, and meal delivery to patients/residents. The role emphasizes safe food handling, sanitation, and friendly patient interaction.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, serving meals, recording temperatures as required, and supporting dining room operations. Prior food service experience is preferred but on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Functional literacy is required to perform basic tasks and read instructions.
• Experience in food service is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and dessert preparation.
• Deliver trays to patients/residents on the floors.
• Prepare between-meal nourishments and serve per guidelines.
• Record menu substitutions and follow serving procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling and clean dining areas.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Follow safety regulations and infection control policies.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Tray service

Communication

Education

Functional literacy

Job description

PruittHealth in Ocilla, GA is seeking a Dietary Aide HCC to assist with food preparation, tray assembly, and meal delivery to patients/residents. The role emphasizes safe food handling, sanitation, and friendly patient interaction.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, serving meals, recording temperatures as required, and supporting dining room operations. Prior food service experience is preferred but on-the-job training is provided.