Full-Time Patient Dining Specialist

Compass Group USA; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) at Vanderbilt Harton Hospital in Tullahoma, TN. The role involves coordinating patient meals, ensuring accurate orders, and delivering trays with attention to safety and allergy considerations.

Ideal candidates have culinary experience, strong English communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. The position offers full-time hours with a competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary, scratch cooking, and kitchen experience required.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and coordinate with nursing to meet nutritional requirements.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary team to offer menu alternatives for allergies and preferences.
• Assemble meals according to patient selections and retrieve trays on schedule.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and sanitize work areas; adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
• Monitor patients and assist dietitians as needed; communicate issues to appropriate staff.

Skills

Culinary experience

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) at Vanderbilt Harton Hospital in Tullahoma, TN. The role involves coordinating patient meals, ensuring accurate orders, and delivering trays with attention to safety and allergy considerations.

Ideal candidates have culinary experience, strong English communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. The position offers full-time hours with a competitive hourly pay.