Dietary Aide: Patient Meals & Diet Support

Comanche County Medical Center; Texas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Comanche County Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Cook/Aide to support patient and staff meal services. You will prepare, portion, and serve meals while ensuring safety and accuracy of dietary orders.

The role requires basic food handler certification, stamina for long shifts, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Prior food service experience is preferred, with a focus on quality and timeliness in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Required: Basic Food Handlers Certification at hire or within 3 months.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: 1 year prior experience in food service.

Responsibilities

• Review menus to determine types and quantities to cover service requirements.
• Prepare food for cooking by washing, peeling, shredding, slicing, and mixing various food items.
• Coordinate timing of preparation of food to meet service schedules for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Cooks meat, fish, and fowl in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming.
• Ensure diet trays and doctors' meal orders are correct and presentable.
• Maintains a clean work area and proper storage, rotating stock and disposing of waste.

Skills

Basic Food Handlers Certification

Food service experience

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Comanche County Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Cook/Aide to support patient and staff meal services. You will prepare, portion, and serve meals while ensuring safety and accuracy of dietary orders.

The role requires basic food handler certification, stamina for long shifts, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Prior food service experience is preferred, with a focus on quality and timeliness in a hospital setting.