Hospital Dietary Aide & Cafeteria Tech

Townsen Memorial Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Townsen Memorial Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide/Cafeteria Technician to prepare and serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors while keeping the food service area clean and compliant with health standards.

The role requires an active Texas RN license and involves assisting with daily cash handling, inventory, and collaboration with a Dietitian to ensure safe, nutritious meals in a hospital setting. Compensation is determined by education, experience, and market data.

Qualifications

• Current, active, unrestricted RN license issued by the State of Texas.
• Six months of food preparation in a healthcare setting and knowledge of regulatory requirements for serving food to patients and visitors.
• Food Handler certification in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Apportions and serves food to patients, employees, or patrons.
• Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas for cleanliness and function.
• Maintains kitchen and dining area logs accurately and timely.
• Performs serving, cleaning, and stocking duties to facilitate customer service.
• Prepares kitchen area for health inspections and follows health department rules.
• Maintains checkout areas and performs general cleaning duties.
• Maintains adequate supplies of items like silverware, glassware, and dishes.
• Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Assists in daily cash handling and daily deposit transactions as needed.
• Estimates daily and weekly needs and records meals served; takes inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Provides services to cafeteria customers in an efficient, friendly manner.
• Preps menu items with input from the Dietitian and preps kitchen for next day service.
• Coordinates quality checks with the Dietitian for food quality and temperature.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Effective communication

Sanitation and safety guidelines

Dietary restrictions accommodation

Healthcare food prep experience

Cash handling

Education

Food Handler certification (TX)

BLS Certification

Healthcare food preparation experience

Job description

Townsen Memorial Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide/Cafeteria Technician to prepare and serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors while keeping the food service area clean and compliant with health standards.

The role requires an active Texas RN license and involves assisting with daily cash handling, inventory, and collaboration with a Dietitian to ensure safe, nutritious meals in a hospital setting. Compensation is determined by education, experience, and market data.