Hospital Diet Technician: Patient Nutrition & Service

Del Sol Medical Center; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, TX is hiring a Diet Technician to join its patient-centered dietary team. You will prepare and deliver meals, assess trays for diet accuracy, and support dietitians with daily data and special needs.

The role requires a Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification, English proficiency, and reliability for background checks. Experience in hospital food service or cash register operations is preferred, with a team-focused, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification required.
• Food service, hospital diet office, and cash register experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• You will prepare and deliver food trays to hospital patients.
• You will obtain food orders from patients and determine/place apportioned, prepared items needed for specific diets on trays and examine the trays for accuracy.
• You will record daily dietary data for patients and provide pertinent diet information to Dietitians regarding the special needs of patients.
• You will assist with catering events.
• You will assist customers with cash register food purchases.
• You will wash dishes and clean work areas, counters, and equipment.
• You will receive shipments and properly store food and supplies.
• You will inventory and stock items needed in various areas of the hospital.
• You will ensure client, customer service/satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly customer service.
• You will assist with pots and pans.

Skills

English proficiency

Cashier experience

Customer service

Job description

Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, TX is hiring a Diet Technician to join its patient-centered dietary team. You will prepare and deliver meals, assess trays for diet accuracy, and support dietitians with daily data and special needs.

The role requires a Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification, English proficiency, and reliability for background checks. Experience in hospital food service or cash register operations is preferred, with a team-focused, compassionate approach.