Dietary Assistant

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical, Rx, +

Dental and vision coverage

Wellbeing support and counseling

401(k) with match

Tuition and education support

Life insurance and other protections

Job summary

Medical City Fort Worth, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring a Dietary Assistant to ensure accurate completion of patient diet orders, edit menus as per the Nutrition Care Manual, and coordinate with production to deliver meals following safety guidelines.

The role requires ability to read, write, arithmetic, good communication, and independence in prioritizing tasks. A high school diploma is preferred and prior food service experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills.
• Able to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition principles as related to modified diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all patients’ diet orders are completed accurately by maintaining up to date order information and editing menus following the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Manual.
• Obtains patient menu selections, communicates menu needs to production team, and assembles/delivers food trays following food safety guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Dietary Assistant today with Medical City Fort Worth.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Ensures all patients’ diet orders are completed accurately by maintaining up to date order information, editing menus following the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Manual, obtaining patient menu selections, communicating menu needs to production team, assembling food trays following food safety guidelines, and delivering food trays to patients.

Minimum Position Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• One or more years of experience in food service preferred.

Special Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic.

• Good interpersonal/communication skills.

• Able to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.

• Knowledge of basic nutrition principles as related to modified diets preferred.

Benefits

Medical City Fort Worth, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City Fort Worth is a 350+ bed full-service Magnet Designated hospital. It is located in the heart of the medical district. Medical City Fort Worth serves as a tertiary referral center for Tarrant County and many counties within a 90 mile radius. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Our specialties include cardiac care, neurosciences and oncology. We have surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. We offer three ER locations, including two off campus ER located in Burleson and White Settlement. Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center. We are a Joint Commission chest pain center. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.