Hospital Diet Host: Patient Meal Coordinator

Jackson Hospital (Marianna); Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital is seeking a Diet Host/Hostess to coordinate meal and nourishment activities for patients in accordance with prescribed diets. You will engage in customer relations, data handling, and accurate preparation of patient trays within a hospital setting.

This role requires good communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to learn diet prescriptions. Prior hospital or food service experience is preferred but not required; physical stamina to walk and stand for long periods

Qualifications

• High school education or GED is required.
• Experience in hospital, nursing home, or food service preferred but not required.
• No licenses or registrations required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal and nourishment activities for each patient per prescribed diet.
• Maintain customer relations and disseminate pertinent data and information.
• Prepare and distribute patient trays and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Customer relations

Telephone courtesy

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Math/calculator skills

Age-specific care knowledge

Education

High School education or GED

Tools

Diet manual

Menus

Computer

Printers

Calculator

Phone

Fax machine

Office supplies

Job description

Jackson Hospital is seeking a Diet Host/Hostess to coordinate meal and nourishment activities for patients in accordance with prescribed diets. You will engage in customer relations, data handling, and accurate preparation of patient trays within a hospital setting.

This role requires good communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to learn diet prescriptions. Prior hospital or food service experience is preferred but not required; physical stamina to walk and stand for long periods