Dietary Aide — Therapeutic Meals & Patient Service

Nexus Health Systems; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Neurorecovery Center in Conroe, Texas is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and service for patients. You will assemble patient trays, deliver meals and nutritional formulas, wash dishes, and help keep a clean kitchen in a healthcare setting.

The role requires attention to detail, warmth, and respect for patients, visitors, and staff. Previous food-service experience is preferred; a Food Handler Certification is required or obtained within timeframe.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of institutional or commercial food-service experience preferred.
• Healthcare, rehabilitation, hospital, senior living or high-volume food-service experience is a plus.
• Must obtain or maintain Food Handler Certification per facility timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with meal preparation, portioning, tray assembly, and meal service.
• Prepare and serve physician-ordered therapeutic diets, including pureed, low-sodium, mechanically altered, and other modified diets.
• Check meal trays for accuracy before service and delivery.
• Prepare and deliver patient snacks according to established snack schedules.
• Prepare and deliver morning and evening nutritional formulas using approved recipes, sanitation practices, and delivery schedules.
• Transport meals, trays, snacks, and formulas to the appropriate nursing stations and patient-care areas.
• Follow the Food Safety Manual and all established food-preparation procedures.
• Monitor and document dishwasher and pot-washing temperatures, sanitation levels, and equipment function.
• Wash and sanitize utensils, cookware, serving equipment, trays, and dishes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen and cafeteria, including sweeping, mopping, removing garbage, and cleaning equipment.
• Store, rotate, and organize food and supplies according to food-safety requirements.
• Help ensure adequate food and supply levels are maintained.
• Follow facility policies regarding sanitation, infection prevention, workplace safety, and Texas health regulations.
• Keep work areas clean and free of hazards.
• Interact with patients, visitors, and team members in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
• Use time efficiently and complete assigned duties without compromising quality or safety.
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduled hours and days based on departmental needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nexus Neurorecovery Center in Conroe, Texas is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and service for patients. You will assemble patient trays, deliver meals and nutritional formulas, wash dishes, and help keep a clean kitchen in a healthcare setting.

The role requires attention to detail, warmth, and respect for patients, visitors, and staff. Previous food-service experience is preferred; a Food Handler Certification is required or obtained within timeframe.