Dietary Assistant: Patient Meals & Service (Full-Time)

Trinity Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System is hiring a Dietary Assistant to support high-quality food service for patients and residents. You will help assemble and deliver meals, work in the dish room, and perform cleaning duties to keep the unit clean and compliant with health regulations.

The role requires attention to hygiene, safety, and HIPAA guidelines, with flexible scheduling and weekend/holiday rotation. A high school diploma is preferred, and the team focuses on professional, courteous care.

Qualifications

• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment and follows HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to read, speak, and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Manual dexterity and coordination to operate foodservice equipment and dish washing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling and delivering patient/resident trays and meals.
• Assist in the dish room and perform cleaning duties to maintain sanitation.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary foodservice environment and store dishes properly after washing.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Professional behavior

Flexibility

Reading & following instructions

Numerical calculation

Manual dexterity

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MercyOne Health System is hiring a Dietary Assistant to support high-quality food service for patients and residents. You will help assemble and deliver meals, work in the dish room, and perform cleaning duties to keep the unit clean and compliant with health regulations.

The role requires attention to hygiene, safety, and HIPAA guidelines, with flexible scheduling and weekend/holiday rotation. A high school diploma is preferred, and the team focuses on professional, courteous care.