Dietary Server - PRN & Part-Time (PT)

Hospice of the Western Reserve; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

A compassionate healthcare provider in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Dietary Server to support patient meals and cafeteria operations. The ideal candidate should have healthcare food service experience and the ability to read and follow instructions. Responsibilities include preparing meals, serving food, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. This part-time position offers a supportive environment that values compassion, excellence, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and carry out instructions.
• Minimum of one year healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support patient meals and cafeteria operations.
• Interact with patients and families regarding menu choices.
• Accurately complete documentation as specified.
• Assist with catering and cafeteria events as needed.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines.

Skills

Healthcare food service experience

Ability to read and write

Job description

Dietary Server - PRN & Part‑Time (PT)

Hospice of the Western Reserve is looking for a Dietary Server to support patient meals and cafeteria operations in a compassionate, quality‑focused environment.

About Hospice of the Western Reserve

Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life; we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end‑of‑life care and support effective grieving.

Why Us?

We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset: our employees!

We live our shared core values: COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP.

Positions Available

• Ames Family Hospice House (Westlake) – PRN
• David Simpson Hospice House (Cleveland) – Part‑Time (Every other weekend, 12:00 p‑8:30 p)
• David Simpson Hospice House (Cleveland) – Part‑Time (Every other weekend and rotating Monday/Tuesday, 9:30 a‑6:00 p)

Responsibilities

• Patient Food Service
  • Pull cold items for patient meal service per tally and setup on patient trayline
  • Set up hot food on patient trayline
  • Serve hot and cold foods per meal ticket selections and per serving standards
  • Transport patient trays to wings/pavilions for delivery by clinical staff
  • Prepare and deliver late trays
  • Breakdown patient trayline after meal service; work with cook to manage leftovers
  • Wash pots/pans from serving line; clean and sanitize trayline equipment
  • At designated times, pick up carts with dirty trays from meal service
  • Wash patient dishes
  • Follow guidelines for trash, dirty linen and recyclable collection
  • Sweep and mop floors
  • Accurately complete all documentation as specified
  • Provide backup for menu aide, if trained, for preparation and completion of menus and tallies
  • Accurately maintain dietary patient census, assure correct menu for diet order
  • Interact with patients and families in the daily selection of menu choices
  • Accurately tally patient menu selections for hot and cold foods
• Menu Aide (if specified)
  • Accurately maintain dietary patient census and assure correct menu for diet order
• Catering Service
  • Set up and break down catering events as assigned
• Cafeteria Service
  • Set up cafeteria line with foods/beverages and supplies for meal service needs
  • Serve in cafeteria according to portion and service standards
  • Operate POS system; reconcile cash drawer
  • Clean and sanitize cafeteria serving areas, tables and chairs
• Miscellaneous
  • Answer phone per protocol and make simple diet changes as indicated
  • Other duties and functions as assigned based upon patient, team and agency needs

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and carry out instructions
• Minimum of one year healthcare food service experience preferred
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package to include Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Non‑exempt role
• Protocols in place for wellbeing during COVID‑19

Conditions of Employment

• Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
• Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
• Provide an active driver’s license
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

NOTE: The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:

Careers at Hospice of the Western Reserve
17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
216.383.2222 or [e-mail]

Hospice of the Western Reserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.