Hospital Diet Aide: Meals & Kitchen Support

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Patient Dietary Aide at Strawberry Hill Campus. You will prepare meals for patients, visitors, and staff, while keeping work areas clean and stock items in the food service department. You will read orders, monitor patient diets, and coordinate with nursing and dieticians as needed.

This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to regulatory standards, and professional conduct in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation times.
• Reads food orders or receives verbal instructions.
• Maintains patient diet orders and communicates with nursing if issues arise.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment following regulatory rules.
• Promotes effective teamwork and professional conduct.
• Manages hospital resources efficiently.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Patient Dietary Aide at Strawberry Hill Campus. You will prepare meals for patients, visitors, and staff, while keeping work areas clean and stock items in the food service department. You will read orders, monitor patient diets, and coordinate with nursing and dieticians as needed.

This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to regulatory standards, and professional conduct in a hospital setting.