Dietary Aide: Patient Meal Service & Care

PruittHealth; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and service for patients in a caring, hospital-like long-term care setting. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals, deliver trays, and help maintain sanitary dining areas in accordance with established guidelines.

On-the-job training is provided. No prior experience required, though familiarity with food service or nursing facility routines is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic education to demonstrate functional literacy.
• On-the-job training provided; no prior experience required.
• Previous food service experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook with meals and desserts for patients/residents.
• Follow proper food handling and safety procedures.
• Deliver trays to patients/residents and serve meals.
• Prepare between-meal nourishments and record substitutions as needed.
• Maintain clean and sanitary dining areas and equipment.
• Assist with inventory and stock as needed.
• Participate in safety, infection control and required training.

Skills

Food service

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PruittHealth seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and service for patients in a caring, hospital-like long-term care setting. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals, deliver trays, and help maintain sanitary dining areas in accordance with established guidelines.

On-the-job training is provided. No prior experience required, though familiarity with food service or nursing facility routines is a plus.